Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 100.3 in Detroit, MI in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 3.0% more expensive than Detroit; housing rents differ by 28% (121.2 vs 94.7). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $72,809 buys in Detroit, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Detroit | Phoenix vs Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 100.3 | +3.0% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 98.8 | -3.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 94.7 | +28.0% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 107.0 | -12.8% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 102.6 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 100.6 | +5.1% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Detroit | $48,539 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Detroit | $97,079 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Detroit | $145,618 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.