Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 15.0% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,520 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Columbus
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Royal Oak, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower