Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Royal Oak, Michigan


The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 50.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $37,445 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Santa Cruz, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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