Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 12.7% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,652 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Detroit
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Royal Oak, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower