What is a pro or con of living in Detroit, Michigancompared to Montrose, New York?

Median Home Cost is 83% cheaper in Detroit.

What salary do I need to live in Detroit, Michigan copmared to Montrose, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Montrose, New York could decrease to $33,573 in Detroit, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTROSE vs. DETROIT
Cost of Living Comparison

Montrose, New York vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 32.9% cheaper than Montrose, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,573 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Montrose, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Montrose, New York

Montrose, NY vs. Detroit, MI

Compared to Montrose, Detroit is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

37.9% lower

Commute

41.8% higher

Health

35.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Montrose, New York vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montrose, NY vs. Detroit, MI

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