Stamford, Connecticut vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 27.9% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $90,135 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Stamford, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  37.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower