Royal Oak, Michigan vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 65.9% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $580,734 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in New York
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. New York, NY
Compared to Royal Oak, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.6% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  59.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher