Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $55,277 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Pittsburgh, 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher