Jackson, Mississippi vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 24.2% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $99,364 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Jackson, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher