Westwego, Louisiana vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 17.1% more expensive than Westwego, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,525 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Westwego, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Westwego, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Westwego, Louisiana
Westwego, LA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Westwego, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher