Seattle, Washington vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 39.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,548 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Seattle, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower