Newark, New Jersey vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 17.3% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,368 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Newark, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower