Looking for a fresh start in a new Detroit neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 856
-9%
Cost of Living Index 75 vs 82
9% lower than Detroit
Population 2,677
-5%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 82
5% lower than Detroit
Population 2,021
-5%
Cost of Living Index 79 vs 82
5% lower than Detroit
Population 4,570
-4%
Cost of Living Index 79 vs 82
4% lower than Detroit
Population 3,104
-4%
Cost of Living Index 79 vs 82
4% lower than Detroit
Population 495
-3%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 82
3% lower than Detroit
Population 3,992
-3%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 82
3% lower than Detroit
Population 6,554
-3%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 82
3% lower than Detroit
Population 2,378
-3%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 82
3% lower than Detroit
Population 10,236
-3%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 82
3% lower than Detroit
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