Tampa, Florida vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 2.0% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,177 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Tampa, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher