Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 12.9% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,237 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Fort Collins, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher