Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Illinois vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 26.5% more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,901 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
174% more expensive in Detroit
than in Lincoln, Illinois
Lincoln, IL vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Lincoln, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  174.7% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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