Lee, Florida vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 8.6% more expensive than Lee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $54,284 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Lee, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
104% more expensive in Detroit
than in Lee, Florida
Lee, FL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lee, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  104.0% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.