Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 11.2% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $55,580 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Southfield
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Knoxville, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher