Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 18.7% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $91,409 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Southfield
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Kalamazoo, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher