Royal Oak, Michigan vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 12.9% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,553 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in College Station
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Royal Oak, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower