Cost of Living Calculator - West Modesto, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 7.8% cheaper than West Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $46,102 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than West Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Detroit
than in West Modesto, California
West Modesto, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to West Modesto, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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