Southfield, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 10.9% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,120 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Detroit
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Southfield, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower