Arlington, VA vs Detroit, MI
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Arlington, VA = $97,278 in Detroit, MI
Buying power is -2.7% lower in Detroit, MI
Median Rent
$2,275 vs $1,034
-54.5% lower in Detroit, MI
Median Income
$140,160 vs $39,575
-71.8% lower in Detroit, MI
Home Value
$864,800 vs $76,800
-91.1% lower in Detroit, MI
Price Level
100.7 vs 98.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$91,000 vs $41,400
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
19.5% vs 31.4%
Lower is more affordable