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PHOENIX vs. DETROIT
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Detroit, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is
18.4%
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$61,201
in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Phoenix, Detroit is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.4% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
77.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.9% lower
Commute
51.2% higher
Health
11.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.2% lower
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