Ferndale, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 38.2% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,112 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Ferndale, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher