Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Ferndale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 4.7% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $104,803 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Ferndale, MI
Compared to Royal Oak, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher