Los Angeles, California vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 43.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $44,091 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Southfield
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Los Angeles, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher