Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 1.5% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,193 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Southfield
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher