Meadville, Pennsylvania vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 19.5% more expensive than Meadville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,771 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Meadville, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
153% more expensive in Detroit
than in Meadville, Pennsylvania
Meadville, PA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Meadville, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  154.0% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher