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Cost of Living in Detroit, MI

Population: 636,644 | Michigan

72
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Detroit is 28% less expensive than the national average.

78
Housing
25
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$39,575
vs US Median ($75,149)
-47%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,034/mo
Median Home Value
$76,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$868/mo

Everyday Prices in Detroit

BLS Average Prices for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.00
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.45
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.94
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.81
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.06
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.20
Electricity
per kWh
+7% vs US

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