South Bend, Indiana vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 32.8% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $66,400 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Southfield
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to South Bend, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher