Cost of Living Calculator - Solon, Iowa vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 12.0% cheaper than Solon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $263,988 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Solon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Solon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Detroit
than in Solon, Iowa
Solon, IA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Solon, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  135.5% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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