Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 0.8% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 14% (94.7 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $74,391 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Jacksonville | Detroit vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 99.5 | +0.8% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 96.2 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 109.8 | -13.7% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 87.5 | +22.3% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 98.9 | +3.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 99.6 | +1.0% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Jacksonville | $49,594 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Jacksonville | $99,188 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Jacksonville | $148,783 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.