Southfield, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 54.0% more expensive than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,410 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Boston
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Southfield, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher