Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 19.5% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,384 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Springfield
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Royal Oak, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower