Rockton, Illinois vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 16.2% more expensive than Rockton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,185 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is more expensive than Rockton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Royal Oak
than in Rockton, Illinois
Rockton, IL vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Rockton, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher