Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 27.4% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,626 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Austin
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Royal Oak, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower