Cost of Living Calculator - Highland Park, Illinois vs Royal Oak, Michigan


The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 20.9% cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,253 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Highland Park, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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