What is a pro or con of living in University Place, Washingtoncompared to Southfield, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 162% more expensive in University Place.

What salary do I need to live in University Place, Washington copmared to Southfield, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Southfield, Michigan should increase to $65,663 in University Place, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTHFIELD vs. UNIVERSITY PLACE
Cost of Living Comparison

Southfield, Michigan vs. University Place, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Place, Washington is 31.3% more expensive than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,663 in University Place, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, University Place, Washington is more expensive than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in University Place
than in Southfield, Michigan

Southfield, MI vs. University Place, WA

Compared to Southfield, University Place is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.2% lower

Commute

14.4% lower

Health

10.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Southfield, Michigan vs. University Place, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southfield, MI vs. University Place, WA

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