Cost of Living Calculator - Royal Oak, Michigan vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 4.1% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,073 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Merced
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs Merced, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  51.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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