salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,932
$1,347
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,153
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$43,073
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$83,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,402
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$196
👥 People living there
979,539
638,530
Commute to work
23.7 min
24.8 min
College degree
59.6%
18.1%
Own their home
43.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
12%
32.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
14%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Detroit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $37,490 | +38% in Detroit |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $86,370 | +38% in Detroit |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $81,990 | +36% in Detroit |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $65,810 | +31% in Detroit |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $84,480 | -20% in Detroit |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $39,410 | -14% in Detroit |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $134,980 | -12% in Detroit |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $104,010 | -12% in Detroit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Detroit cheaper to live in?
Austin and Detroit cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Detroit to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $61,366 a year gives the same standard of living in Detroit.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Detroit?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $43,073 in Detroit, 135% more in Austin.