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


The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 16.5% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,746 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Oak Park, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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