Evanston, Illinois vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 17.5% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $123,701 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Evanston, 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher