Sunnyvale, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 68.4% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $44,271 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Detroit
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Sunnyvale, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.4% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower