Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Royal Oak, Michigan


The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 17.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,922 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Bellingham, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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