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ROYAL_OAK vs. DES_MOINES
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Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Des Moines, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is
29.9%
more expensive
than Royal Oak, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$64,961
in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is
more expensive
than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal_Oak, MI vs. Des_Moines, WA
Compared to Royal_Oak, Des_Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
53.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
27.9% lower
Commute
25.5% higher
Health
10.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.6% higher
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