Palmdale, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 32.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $50,589 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Palmdale, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower