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Cost & Benefits

Columbus vs Detroit

Simple answer

You'd likely save $221 a month in Detroit.

Typical rent is $1,295 in Columbus and $1,074 in Detroit. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Columbus

Ohio

Typical rent
$1,295
Typical pay
$66,082 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,602
Price index
95.5 (metro)

Detroit

Michigan

Typical rent
$1,074
Typical pay
$39,938 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,459
Price index
100.3 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.