Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Royal Oak, Michigan


The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 54.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $22,945 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Manhattan, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  36.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% lower

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