Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 5.2% less expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 36% (94.7 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $79,101 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Denver | Detroit vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 105.8 | -5.2% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 101.0 | -2.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 146.9 | -35.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 87.9 | +21.8% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 99.4 | +3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 105.8 | -4.9% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Denver | $52,734 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Denver | $105,468 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Denver | $158,202 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.