Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Boulder Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 57.9% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $157,874 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Boulder Creek
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower