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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Burton, MI — COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area + state data

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You'd spend $986/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $161.8K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 13.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$986
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$11.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Burton, MI

Population:29K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$86K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:113
Median Home:$512K

Burton, MI

The Great Lakes State

29K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 29K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Burton, MI vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 80.6%
Burton, MI
$1,367
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,102
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 16.1%
Burton, MI
$1,530
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$246
less
📦Other
↑ 4.7%
Burton, MI
$1,631
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$76.64
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 8.0%
Burton, MI
$556
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$44.49
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.4%
Burton, MI
$937
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$22.31
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 0.7%
Burton, MI
$550
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$3.70
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$538
To$1,570
↑ $1,032
1 Bed
From$621
To$1,640
↑ $1,019
2 Bed
From$745
To$1,800
↑ $1,055
3 Bed
From$994
To$2,255
↑ $1,261
Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,572
Monthly in Burton, MI
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$995
Difference

Home Values

Burton
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K
Calculate payment - Raleigh

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $750
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$62.50
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Burton, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Burton, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Burton
Raleigh
55 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
32.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Michigan and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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