Mesa, Arizona vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 18.2% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,913 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Mesa, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower