Athens, Tennessee vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 30.0% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $65,013 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Southfield
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Athens, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  104.2% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher

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