Andover, Massachusetts vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 33.9% cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,545 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Andover, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower