Gainesville, Florida vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 12.9% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,444 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Gainesville, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher