Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 10.6% more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $143,721 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Madison Heights, Michigan
Madison Heights, MI vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Madison Heights, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher