Waterford, Connecticut vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 3.2% cheaper than Waterford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $72,571 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Waterford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Waterford, Connecticut
Waterford, CT vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Waterford, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher