Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Placid, Florida vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 4.4% more expensive than Lake Placid, Florida.

You would need a salary of $52,179 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Placid, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Lake Placid, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
134% more expensive in Detroit
than in Lake Placid, Florida
Lake Placid, FL vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Lake Placid, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  134.3% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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