Alexandria, Virginia vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 27.6% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,416 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Alexandria, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower