Texarkana, Texas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 13.7% more expensive than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,859 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Texarkana, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
161% more expensive in Detroit
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Texarkana, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% higher
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  161.4% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower