| | Bend, OR | Royal Oak, MI | United States |
| Overall | 127.0 | 104.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 98.4 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 79.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 217.4 | 97.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $666,200 | $281,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,360.0% | 9,930.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.6 | 113.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.5 | 125.0 | 100 |
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Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job More
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