Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 27.3% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $0 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Detroit
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Salt Lake City, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  90.9% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower