Spokane, Washington vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 15.4% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,292 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Spokane, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher