Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Romulus, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Romulus, Michigan is 12.5% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,750 in Romulus, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Romulus, Michigan is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Romulus
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Romulus, MI
Compared to Raleigh, Romulus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower