Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 65.2% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,760 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Seattle
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Royal Oak, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher