Tampa, Florida vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 14.5% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $66,717 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Detroit
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Tampa, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher