Wheaton, Illinois vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 10.7% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,640 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Wheaton, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower