What is a pro or con of living in Farmington Hills, Michigancompared to Clayton, North Carolina?

Childcare is 56% more expensive in Farmington Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Farmington Hills, Michigan copmared to Clayton, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Clayton, North Carolina should increase to $55,579 in Farmington Hills, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLAYTON vs. FARMINGTON HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Clayton, North Carolina vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan is 11.2% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,579 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Farmington Hills, Michigan is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
56% more expensive in Farmington Hills
than in Clayton, North Carolina

Clayton, NC vs. Farmington Hills, MI

Compared to Clayton, Farmington Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

47.5% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Clayton, North Carolina vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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