Dayton, Ohio vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 42.9% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $71,449 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Dayton, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  388.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher