Detroit vs Chicago: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Detroit is about 17% cheaper overall. Here is how Detroit and Chicago compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Detroit cost-of-living index: 89 vs 100
- Chicago cost-of-living index: 107 vs 100
- Detroit median 2BR rent: $1,200/mo
- Chicago median 2BR rent: $2,200/mo
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