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Short Pump, VA vs Royal Oak, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Royal Oak or is it cheaper to live in Short Pump?
- Royal Oak is 7.5% more expensive than Short Pump.

Which city has more affordable housing, Royal Oak or Short Pump?
- Royal Oak housing costs are 27.5% less expensive than Short Pump housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Short Pump or is Health Care more affordable in Royal Oak.
- Health related expenses are 18.3% less in Royal Oak.
 Short Pump, VARoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.9100
 Food & Groceries103.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock79.9100
 Housing134.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$281,800$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock113.9100
 Miscellaneous142.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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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

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Over 14 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fun growing  More

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