Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 2.5% cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,267 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lake Orion, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower