Bad Axe, Michigan vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 36.7% more expensive than Bad Axe, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,371 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bad Axe, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Bad Axe, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Bad Axe, Michigan
Bad_Axe, MI vs. Royal_Oak, MI
Compared to Bad_Axe, Royal_Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher