Southfield, Michigan vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 3.5% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,067 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Richmond
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Southfield, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower