Topeka, Kansas vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 26.4% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,198 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Southfield
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Topeka, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  85.7% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher