salaryDetroit is 5% 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
$2,087
$1,347
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,153
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$43,073
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$83,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,402
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$196
👥 People living there
394,432
638,530
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.8 min
College degree
33.6%
18.1%
Own their home
62.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
32.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
14%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Detroit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,900 | $86,370 | +35% in Detroit |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $81,990 | +30% in Detroit |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $62,730 | -29% in Detroit |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $104,010 | -27% in Detroit |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $84,480 | -26% in Detroit |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $134,980 | -24% in Detroit |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $78,450 | -23% in Detroit |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $77,100 | -22% in Detroit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Detroit cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Detroit to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,889 a year gives the same standard of living in Detroit.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Detroit?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $43,073 in Detroit, 121% more in Aurora.