Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Melvindale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melvindale, Michigan is 18.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,625 in Melvindale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melvindale, Michigan is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Melvindale
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Melvindale, MI
Compared to Raleigh, Melvindale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower