Union City, California vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 50.1% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $79,920 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Southfield
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Union City, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower