What is a pro or con of living in Farmington Hills, Michigancompared to Surfside Beach, South Carolina?

Childcare is 70% more expensive in Farmington Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Farmington Hills, Michigan copmared to Surfside Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina should increase to $52,153 in Farmington Hills, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SURFSIDE BEACH vs. FARMINGTON HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Surfside Beach, South Carolina vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan is 4.3% more expensive than Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,153 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Farmington Hills, Michigan is more expensive than Surfside Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
70% more expensive in Farmington Hills
than in Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Surfside Beach, SC vs. Farmington Hills, MI

Compared to Surfside Beach, Farmington Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

38.2% higher

Health

18.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Surfside Beach, South Carolina vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Surfside Beach, SC vs. Farmington Hills, MI

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