Detroit vs Seattle
Simple answer
You'd likely save $956 a month in Detroit.
Typical rent is $2,030 in Seattle and $1,074 in Detroit. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Detroit
Michigan
- Typical rent
- $1,074
- Typical pay
- $39,938 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,459
- Price index
- 100.3 (metro)
Seattle
Washington
- Typical rent
- $2,030
- Typical pay
- $123,860 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,549
- Price index
- 111.1 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.