Cost of Living Calculator - Waterbury, Connecticut vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 9.6% cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $45,209 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Detroit
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Waterbury, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower

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