Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 10.0% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,986 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Southfield
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Ann Arbor, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher