salaryDetroit is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Detroit to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,347
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,153
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$43,073
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$83,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,402
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$196
👥 People living there
397,742
638,530
Commute to work
26.6 min
24.8 min
College degree
32.6%
18.1%
Own their home
54.3%
50.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
32.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
14%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Detroit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $37,490 | +55% in Detroit |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $86,370 | +41% in Detroit |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $81,990 | +39% in Detroit |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $65,810 | +35% in Detroit |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $134,980 | -20% in Detroit |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $84,480 | -17% in Detroit |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $78,450 | -16% in Detroit |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $103,670 | -15% in Detroit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Detroit cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Detroit to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $58,375 a year gives the same standard of living in Detroit.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Detroit?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $43,073 in Detroit, 88% more in Arlington.