Southfield, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 13.3% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,386 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Columbus
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Southfield, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower