Lawndale, California vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 37.7% cheaper than Lawndale, California.

You would need a salary of $31,173 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawndale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Lawndale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Lawndale, California
Lawndale, CA vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Lawndale, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower