Cost of Living Calculator - Muscatine, Iowa vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 18.1% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,582 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
186% more expensive in Detroit
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Muscatine, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  186.7% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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