Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Bethlehem, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, New York is 4.2% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,116 in Bethlehem, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, New York is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Bethlehem, NY
Compared to Royal Oak, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher