Spokane, Washington vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 10.0% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,381 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Detroit
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Spokane, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  95.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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