Lumberton, North Carolina vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 24.1% more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,028 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
154% more expensive in Detroit
than in Lumberton, North Carolina
Lumberton, NC vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lumberton, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  154.4% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher