Houghton, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 19.2% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,796 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Houghton, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher