Southfield, Michigan vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 11.7% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,673 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Southfield, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower