Southfield, Michigan vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $161,913 in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greensboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Greensboro
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Greensboro, NC
Compared to Southfield, Greensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower