Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 12.0% cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,000 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Troy
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Lake Orion, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower