Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 18.1% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,071 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Columbus
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Royal Oak, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower