Fort Worth, Texas vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 1.4% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,118 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Fort Worth, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher