Royal Oak, MI Cost of Living


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Royal Oak cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Royal Oak, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Royal Oak, MI

Housing costs in Royal Oak?
A typical home costs $281,800, which is 16.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.9% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Royal Oak costs $1,480 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.7% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Royal Oak?
To live comfortably in Royal Oak, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Royal Oak?
The cost of living in Royal Oak, MI is slightly higher than the US average. At 101.6 on the Cost of Living Index, it is 1.6 points higher than the national average. This reflects in the median home value for Royal Oak being $281,800 which is significantly lower than the US average median home value of $338,100. This indicates that although housing costs are below the national average in Royal Oak, other costs of living can still be expensive, however not prohibitively so.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRoyal OakMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  98.493.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  97.671.2100.0
  $281,800$218,700$338,100
  99.3%100.1%100.0%
  113.9115.1100.0
  125.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job  More

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Over 13 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Fun growing  More

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