Santa Barbara, California vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 53.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $23,313 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Santa Barbara, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher