Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Royal Oak, Michigan


The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 21.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,888 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Austin, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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