Southfield, MI Cost of Living


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Southfield cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Southfield, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Southfield, MI

Housing costs in Southfield?
A typical home costs $218,200, which is 35.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.2% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Southfield costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.7% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Southfield?
To live comfortably in Southfield, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Southfield?
Southfield is located near Detroit with a population estimated at 71 thousand people. This city offers an overall cost of living that is below the US average due to low housing costs powered by its diverse economy with many industrial giants such as Ford Motor Company making it an ideal spot for singles or families looking for more affordable lifestyle but still plenty of amenities available throughout the city for any night out on the town or weekend getaway.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouthfieldMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  95.693.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  74.971.2100.0
  $218,200$218,700$338,100
  100.2%100.1%100.0%
  137.2115.1100.0
  125.495.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Weak mayor, crooked politicians, upper tier tax base is leaving. Police department inept and not reflective of the community. So many things wrong with Southfield.  More

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Over 16 years ago

The winter is too long and  More

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Over 17 years ago

the cost of living is  More

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