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RALEIGH vs. DETROIT
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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Detroit, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is
13.4%
cheaper
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$17,324
in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is
cheaper
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Raleigh, Detroit is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
11.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
80.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.5% lower
Commute
101.2% higher
Health
13.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.2% lower
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