Cost of Living Calculator - Urbana, Illinois vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 14.2% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,813 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
156% more expensive in Detroit
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Urbana, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  156.9% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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