Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Royal Oak, Michigan


The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 22.7% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $57,947 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Palmdale, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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