Atlanta, Georgia vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 7.1% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $74,296 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Atlanta, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher