Cost of Living in Detroit
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Detroit, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Detroit is below the New York City baseline (composite index 52 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)30
Groceries index68
Dining out index62
Transport index42
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$52,000
Minimum wage$10.33/hr
State income tax rate4.25%
Est. monthly childcare$900
Est. monthly healthcare premium$420
YoY inflation2.8%
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