Bay City, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 43.4% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,563 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
361% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Bay City, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher