Palm Desert, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 28.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $96,960 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Detroit
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Palm Desert, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
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  Personal
  7.8% lower
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