Southfield, Michigan vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 16.5% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,767 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Rochester
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Southfield, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower