Cost of Living Calculator - Southfield, Michigan vs Fort Payne, Alabama


The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 25.3% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,169 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Southfield, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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