Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is essentially the same as Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is essentially the same as Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Sterling Heights, MI vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Sterling Heights, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.1% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher