salaryDetroit is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,347
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$181
👥 People living there
638,530
1,642,323
Commute to work
24.8 min
25.6 min
College degree
18.1%
33.6%
Own their home
50.3%
57.3%
Below poverty line
32.7%
13.7%
Unemployment
14%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Detroit | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $47,530 | +27% in Phoenix |
| Plumber | $86,370 | $63,750 | -26% in Phoenix |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $61,210 | -25% in Phoenix |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $102,520 | +21% in Phoenix |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $46,830 | +19% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $30,090 | $34,920 | +16% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,900 | $45,290 | +14% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $69,300 | $78,080 | +13% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $61,805 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $87,717 in Phoenix, 51% more in Phoenix.