Denver, Colorado vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 20.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $85,064 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Denver, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher