Cost of Living Calculator - Milpitas, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 59.0% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $81,978 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Detroit
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Milpitas, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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