Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 173.1% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $273,130 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
471% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.1% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  550.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher