Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 326.0% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $298,189 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1002% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  326.0% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,092.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower