Linden, New Jersey vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 27.0% cheaper than Linden, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,502 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Linden, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Linden, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Linden, New Jersey
Linden, NJ vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Linden, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower