Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 3.7% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,051 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Detroit
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Springfield, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  90.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower