Boaz, Alabama vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 26.6% more expensive than Boaz, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,278 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boaz, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Boaz, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Southfield
than in Boaz, Alabama
Boaz, AL vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Boaz, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher