| Index | Nw Goldberg | Detroit | Michigan |
| Cost of living | 79 | 82 | 91 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Health care | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Housing | 34 | 47 | 76 |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 96 |
| Utilities | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 98 | 98 | 96 |
| Household Items | 99 | 99 | 98 |
| Education & Childcare | 97 | 97 | 95 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Household | $14,535 | $1,211 | $339 | $436 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Michigan | 6% | 6% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Michigan | 4.25% | 4.25% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| River Rouge, MI | 7,756 | 79 | 21.5% |
| Highland Park, MI | 11,056 | 80 | 20.3% |
| Ecorse, MI | 9,684 | 82 | 18.3% |
| Inkster, MI | 25,333 | 82 | 17.5% |
| Hamtramck, MI | 22,199 | 84 | 16.2% |
| Detroit, MI | 692,044 | 82 | 17.6% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Nashville, TN | 692,022 | 110 | 10.0% |
| Vancouver, BC | 694,440 | n/a | |
| El Paso, TX | 703,663 | 95 | 5.4% |
| Portland, OR | 675,307 | 139 | 38.8% |
| Memphis, TN | 674,455 | 91 | 9.1% |
| Detroit, MI | 692,044 | 82 | 17.6% |