Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Shaker Heights, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shaker Heights, Ohio is 6.8% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,906 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shaker Heights, Ohio is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Shaker Heights
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Shaker Heights, OH
Compared to Royal Oak, Shaker Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower