Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 31.7% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,846 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower