Columbus, Ohio vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 17.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $33,867 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Columbus, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher