Question 1

Is Livonia, MI or Southfield, MI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Southfield, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Livonia, MI is approximately $215,700 and in Southfield, MI it is approximately $205,900 — a difference of $9,800.

Question 2

Is Livonia, MI or Southfield, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI is more walkable. Livonia, MI has a Walk Score of 9/100 and Southfield, MI has a Walk Score of 9/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Livonia, MI or Southfield, MI?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI has higher-rated schools. Livonia, MI has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Southfield, MI has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Livonia, MI or Southfield, MI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Livonia, MI	Southfield, MI
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$216K	$206K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$91K ✓ Higher income	$66K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	9/100	9/100
Transit Score	2/100	20/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	2/100	65/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	29 min	24 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools	7/10
Best for	Families who need good schoolsCommuters to DetroitRetirees looking for affordable housing	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitBudget home buyers

Livonia, MI vs Southfield, MI

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