What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 204% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

A salary of $60,000 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan should increase to $82,249 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.

SAULT STE. MARIE vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 37.1% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,249 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

221.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% higher

Commute

17.7% higher

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Raleigh, NC

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