| | Royal Oak, MI | Auburn Hills, MI | United States |
| Overall | 104.9 | 104.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.4 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Health | 79.9 | 79.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.6 | 73.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $281,800 | $230,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,930.0% | 9,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 113.9 | 112.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 125.0 | 124.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Royal Oak 
20 Reviews
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
Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies. More
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Reviews for Auburn Hills 
2 Reviews
I moved here two years ago from California and am really glad I found this place. It's got way more parks than you'd ever expect for a place this size, it's not very More
Daimler is head quartered there. They have good schools. I have lived there my entire life except for the four years I went to college. The downtown area is going under More
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