Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 246.7% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $281,011 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
759% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  246.7% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  735.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower