Boston, MA vs Detroit, MI
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Boston, MA = $87,840 in Detroit, MI
Buying power is -12.2% lower in Detroit, MI
Median Rent
$2,093 vs $1,034
-50.6% lower in Detroit, MI
Median Income
$94,755 vs $39,575
-58.2% lower in Detroit, MI
Home Value
$710,400 vs $76,800
-89.2% lower in Detroit, MI
Price Level
111.6 vs 98.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$83,700 vs $41,400
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.5% vs 31.4%
Lower is more affordable