| | Royal Oak, MI | Plymouth, MI | United States |
| Overall | 104.9 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.4 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Health | 79.9 | 81.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.6 | 132.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $281,800 | $404,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,930.0% | 9,470.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 113.9 | 151.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 125.0 | 114.1 | 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 Plymouth 
5 Reviews
Used to live here. It's OK, but nothing special. Pretty much a bedroom community that is very safe, quaint, overpriced, middle-class, and...boring. Restaurants are More
This school is a game changer. I have watched our 5 children (mine, plus nieces/nephews) absolutely thrive. They LOVE going to school, and watching not only their More
Plymouth is adorable. Not inexpensive. Poor streets and roads. Good shopping. Nice restaurants. Do not for a second believe the voting stats; those are for the whole More
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