Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 68.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $89,400 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Detroit
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Mountain View, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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