Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 64.6% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $26,546 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Detroit
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to San Mateo, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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