Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Taylor, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Southfield, MI is approximately $205,900 and in Taylor, MI it is approximately $132,300 — a difference of $73,600.

Question 2

Is Southfield, MI or Taylor, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Taylor, MI is more walkable. Southfield, MI has a Walk Score of 9/100 and Taylor, MI has a Walk Score of 36/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Southfield, MI	Taylor, MI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$206K	$132K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$984 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$66K ✓ Higher income	$59K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	9/100	36/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	20/100	24/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	65/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	24 min ✓ Shorter commute	26 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitBudget home buyers	Families on a budgetCommute to DetroitSuburban lifestyle seekers

Southfield, MI vs Taylor, MI

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