Iowa City, Iowa vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 16.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,734 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Iowa City, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher