Cost of Living Calculator - SeaTac, Washington vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 32.8% cheaper than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $114,321 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Detroit
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Seatac, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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