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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $162.6K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
↑ 14.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,054
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$12.6K
Per year

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

Warren, MI

Population:137K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$183K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:114
Median Home:$512K

Warren, MI

The Great Lakes State

137K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 137K 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: Warren, MI vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 82.0%
Warren, MI
$1,356
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,112
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 15.4%
Warren, MI
$1,518
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$234
less
📦Other
↑ 5.5%
Warren, MI
$1,618
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$89.56
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 8.4%
Warren, MI
$554
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$46.70
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.8%
Warren, MI
$933
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$26.03
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 0.3%
Warren, MI
$548
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$1.51
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$834
To$1,570
↑ $736
1 Bed
From$932
To$1,640
↑ $708
2 Bed
From$1,171
To$1,800
↑ $629
3 Bed
From$1,429
To$2,255
↑ $826
Warren, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,060–$1,170/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.

$6,528
Monthly in Warren, MI
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,039
Difference

Home Values

Warren
Raleigh
$183K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +1.6%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +37.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$124K - $235K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 180% more expensive than Warren

Calculate payment - WarrenCalculate 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

Warren, 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

Warren, 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

Warren
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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