Cost of living in Southfield

In Southfield, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4423 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1926 monthly.

How expensive is Southfield compared to other cities?

Southfield is 35% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Southfield compare to your city?

Southfield is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Southfield is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Southfield?

Who is Southfield a good fit for?

Southfield is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Southfield so expensive?

The primary reason for Southfield's high cost of living is the elevated rent and utilities. This significantly impacts overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Southfield?

Food costs in Southfield are 6% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall expense of living in the area.

Is public transport affordable in Southfield?

Public transport in Southfield is 35% lower than the European benchmark. This makes commuting more economical compared to many other cities.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1926 $
Without Rent
688 $
Rent & Utilities
1238 $
Food
504 $
Transport
49 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3215 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
76.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.1 $
Dinner 52.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.06 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.47 $
Capuccino 4.85 $
Coke, 330ml 2.34 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.73 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.89 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.93 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.52 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.73 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.67 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.93 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.19 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.61 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.89 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.2 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.97 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.77 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.7 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.91 $
Cigarette pack 6.97 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.58 $
Monthly Pass 53.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.88 $
Taxi, 8 km 13.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 102 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.17 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.61 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.89 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 123 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 55.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,066 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,036 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,252 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,162 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,666 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,884 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,215 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.42%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 45.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.53 $
Haircut 18 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 79.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 663 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 11,078 $

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Southfield vs Nassau (Nassau is 43% more expensive) Southfield vs Freeport (Freeport is 14% more expensive)
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Southfield vs New York City (New York City is 110% more expensive) Southfield vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 65% more expensive) Southfield vs Chicago (Chicago is 38% more expensive) Southfield vs Houston (Houston is 17% more expensive) Southfield vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 23% more expensive) Southfield vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 32% more expensive) Southfield vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 14% more expensive) Southfield vs San Diego (San Diego is 74% more expensive) Southfield vs Dallas (Dallas is 32% more expensive) Southfield vs San Jose (San Jose is 91% more expensive)
Canada
Southfield vs Toronto (Toronto is 34% more expensive) Southfield vs Montreal (Montreal is 1% more expensive) Southfield vs Calgary (Calgary is 12% more expensive) Southfield vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 16% more expensive) Southfield vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 7% less expensive) Southfield vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 9% less expensive) Southfield vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 28% more expensive) Southfield vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 38% more expensive) Southfield vs Brampton (Brampton is 10% more expensive) Southfield vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 12% more expensive)
Barbados
Southfield vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 29% less expensive) Southfield vs Holetown (Holetown is 28% less expensive)
Panama
Southfield vs Panama City (Panama City is 28% less expensive) Southfield vs Colon (Colon is 39% less expensive) Southfield vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 36% less expensive) Southfield vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 45% less expensive) Southfield vs David (David is 57% less expensive) Southfield vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 51% less expensive) Southfield vs Balboa (Balboa is 35% less expensive) Southfield vs Pacora (Pacora is 35% less expensive) Southfield vs Chitre (Chitre is 43% less expensive) Southfield vs Penonome (Penonome is 43% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Southfield vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 36% less expensive) Southfield vs Cayon (Cayon is 36% less expensive)
Cuba
Southfield vs Havana (Havana is 47% less expensive) Southfield vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 26% less expensive) Southfield vs Holguin (Holguin is 34% less expensive) Southfield vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 21% less expensive) Southfield vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 45% less expensive) Southfield vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 39% less expensive) Southfield vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 19% less expensive) Southfield vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 19% less expensive) Southfield vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 43% less expensive) Southfield vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 54% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Southfield vs San Jose (San Jose is 36% less expensive) Southfield vs Limon (Limon is 38% less expensive) Southfield vs Liberia (Liberia is 53% less expensive) Southfield vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 36% less expensive) Southfield vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 34% less expensive) Southfield vs Cartago (Cartago is 50% less expensive) Southfield vs Heredia (Heredia is 35% less expensive) Southfield vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 12% less expensive) Southfield vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 32% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Southfield vs Castries (Castries is 40% less expensive) Southfield vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 38% less expensive)
Jamaica
Southfield vs Kingston (Kingston is 31% less expensive) Southfield vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 59% less expensive) Southfield vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 47% less expensive) Southfield vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 40% less expensive) Southfield vs May Pen (May Pen is 57% less expensive) Southfield vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 49% less expensive) Southfield vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 56% less expensive) Southfield vs Linstead (Linstead is 46% less expensive) Southfield vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 42% less expensive) Southfield vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 41% less expensive)
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Southfield vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 38% less expensive) Southfield vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 63% less expensive) Southfield vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 39% less expensive) Southfield vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 44% less expensive) Southfield vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 40% less expensive) Southfield vs Apopa (Apopa is 41% less expensive) Southfield vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 38% less expensive) Southfield vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 24% less expensive) Southfield vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 44% less expensive) Southfield vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 54% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Southfield vs St. John's (St. John's is 44% less expensive) Southfield vs All Saints (All Saints is 44% less expensive)
Grenada
Southfield vs St. George's (St. George's is 45% less expensive) Southfield vs Grenville (Grenville is 45% less expensive)
Dominica
Southfield vs Roseau (Roseau is 48% less expensive) Southfield vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 41% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Southfield vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 49% less expensive) Southfield vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 48% less expensive)
Belize
Southfield vs Belize City (Belize City is 54% less expensive) Southfield vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 43% less expensive) Southfield vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 62% less expensive) Southfield vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 31% less expensive) Southfield vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 18% less expensive)
Guatemala
Southfield vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 48% less expensive) Southfield vs Mixco (Mixco is 67% less expensive) Southfield vs Coban (Coban is 53% less expensive) Southfield vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 60% less expensive) Southfield vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 53% less expensive) Southfield vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 53% less expensive) Southfield vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 55% less expensive) Southfield vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 55% less expensive) Southfield vs Flores (Flores is 55% less expensive) Southfield vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 59% less expensive)
Honduras
Southfield vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 57% less expensive) Southfield vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 46% less expensive) Southfield vs Choloma (Choloma is 69% less expensive) Southfield vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 66% less expensive) Southfield vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 54% less expensive) Southfield vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 55% less expensive) Southfield vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 63% less expensive) Southfield vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 63% less expensive) Southfield vs Yoro (Yoro is 62% less expensive) Southfield vs La Lima (La Lima is 55% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Southfield vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 59% less expensive) Southfield vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 46% less expensive) Southfield vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 60% less expensive) Southfield vs Higuey (Higuey is 60% less expensive) Southfield vs La Vega (La Vega is 70% less expensive) Southfield vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 57% less expensive) Southfield vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 62% less expensive) Southfield vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 73% less expensive) Southfield vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 68% less expensive) Southfield vs Bonao (Bonao is 72% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Southfield vs Managua (Managua is 60% less expensive) Southfield vs Leon (Leon is 67% less expensive) Southfield vs Masaya (Masaya is 63% less expensive) Southfield vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 71% less expensive) Southfield vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 67% less expensive) Southfield vs Esteli (Esteli is 69% less expensive) Southfield vs Granada (Granada is 64% less expensive) Southfield vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 76% less expensive) Southfield vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 66% less expensive) Southfield vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 54% less expensive)