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Cost & Benefits

Dallas vs Detroit

Simple answer

You'd likely save $398 a month in Detroit.

Typical rent is $1,472 in Dallas and $1,074 in Detroit. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Dallas

Texas

Typical rent
$1,472
Typical pay
$70,518 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,807
Price index
103.1 (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.