What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Madison Heights, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 120% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Madison Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $100,000 in Madison Heights, Michigan should increase to $111,425 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON HEIGHTS vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 11.4% more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $111,425 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Madison Heights, Michigan

Madison Heights, MI vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Madison Heights, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

27.6% lower

Health

18.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison Heights, MI vs. Raleigh, NC

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