Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Virginia vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 37.9% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,235 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Detroit
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Springfield, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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