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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Eastpointe, MI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.0K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,331
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.0K
Per year

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

Eastpointe, MI

Population:34K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$148K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$512K

Eastpointe, MI

The Great Lakes State

34K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 34K 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: Eastpointe, MI vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 87.9%
Eastpointe, MI
$1,314
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,155
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 12.7%
Eastpointe, MI
$1,470
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$186
less
📦Other
↑ 9.0%
Eastpointe, MI
$1,567
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$140
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 10.2%
Eastpointe, MI
$545
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$55.49
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.4%
Eastpointe, MI
$918
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$40.83
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 1.3%
Eastpointe, MI
$539
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$7.18
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$899
To$1,570
↑ $671
1 Bed
From$1,003
To$1,640
↑ $637
2 Bed
From$1,257
To$1,800
↑ $543
3 Bed
From$1,536
To$2,255
↑ $719
Eastpointe, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,260–$1,260/mo

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.

$6,354
Monthly in Eastpointe, MI
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,213
Difference

Home Values

Eastpointe
Raleigh
$148K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +5.3%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +40.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$148K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 245% more expensive than Eastpointe

Calculate payment - EastpointeCalculate 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

Eastpointe, 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

Eastpointe, 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

Eastpointe
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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