Cost of living in Dearborn Heights

In Dearborn Heights, United States, a single person typically needs around $1908 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4513 monthly.

How expensive is Dearborn Heights compared to other cities?

Dearborn Heights is 34% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Dearborn Heights compare to your city?

Dearborn Heights is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Dearborn Heights is, on average, 55% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Dearborn Heights?

Who is Dearborn Heights a good fit for?

Dearborn Heights is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Dearborn Heights so expensive?

The main driver of the high cost in Dearborn Heights is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Dearborn Heights?

Food costs are 14% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living in the area.

Is public transport affordable in Dearborn Heights?

Public transport is 37% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1908 $
Without Rent
730 $
Rent & Utilities
1178 $
Food
543 $
Transport
47 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4209 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
63.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.1 $
Dinner 58.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.41 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.13 $
Capuccino 4.88 $
Coke, 330ml 2.38 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.84 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.03 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.05 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.77 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.51 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.35 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.5 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.68 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.94 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.29 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.03 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.72 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.93 $
Cigarette pack 8.05 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.3 $
Monthly Pass 45.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.9 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 104 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.11 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.69 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.94 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 96 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 149 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 57.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 979 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,874 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,207 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,119 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,576 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,925 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,209 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.39%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 46.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.3 $
Haircut 18.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 47.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 907 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 13,991 $

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Dearborn Heights vs St. John's (St. John's is 43% less expensive) Dearborn Heights vs All Saints (All Saints is 43% less expensive)
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Dearborn Heights vs St. George's (St. George's is 44% less expensive) Dearborn Heights vs Grenville (Grenville is 44% less expensive)
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Dearborn Heights vs Roseau (Roseau is 47% less expensive) Dearborn Heights vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 40% less expensive)
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Dearborn Heights vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 49% less expensive) Dearborn Heights vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 47% less expensive)
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