Portage, Michigan vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 11.9% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $181,294 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in Southfield
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Portage, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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