Lancaster, New York vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 0.6% more expensive than Lancaster, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,283 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Lancaster, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
84% more expensive in Detroit
than in Lancaster, New York
Lancaster, NY vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lancaster, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  85.0% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher