Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Detroit is 23% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $58,043 in Detroit.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Michigan salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Detroit has a housing index of 60 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Detroit costs $65,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $435,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in Detroit versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Detroit scores 98 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Detroit (99) are lower than Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Detroit is $34,762 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Detroit.
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