Southfield, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 34.3% more expensive than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $96,723 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Southfield, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher