| | Royal Oak, MI | Minneapolis, MN | United States |
| Overall | 104.9 | 107.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.4 | 101.2 | 100 |
| Health | 79.9 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.6 | 113.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $281,800 | $294,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,930.0% | 9,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 113.9 | 108.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 125.0 | 144.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Royal Oak 
20 Reviews
Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job More
Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies. More
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Reviews for Minneapolis 
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Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and More
It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us.. More
I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare, More
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