Pentwater, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 2.0% cheaper than Pentwater, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,006 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pentwater, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Pentwater, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Detroit
than in Pentwater, Michigan
Pentwater, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Pentwater, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  99.4% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher