Asheville, North Carolina vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 3.9% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,091 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Asheville, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher