New Haven, Connecticut vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 15.9% cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $50,445 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Detroit
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to New Haven, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower