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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.8K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,151
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.8K
Per year

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

Westland, MI

Population:83K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$215K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$512K

Westland, MI

The Great Lakes State

83K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 83K 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: Westland, MI vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 84.1%
Westland, MI
$1,341
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,128
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 14.5%
Westland, MI
$1,501
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$217
less
📦Other
↑ 6.7%
Westland, MI
$1,600
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$108
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.0%
Westland, MI
$551
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$49.84
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.4%
Westland, MI
$928
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$31.32
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 0.3%
Westland, MI
$545
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$1.60
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$828
To$1,570
↑ $742
1 Bed
From$918
To$1,640
↑ $722
2 Bed
From$1,153
To$1,800
↑ $647
3 Bed
From$1,405
To$2,255
↑ $850
Westland, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,130–$1,130/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.

$6,466
Monthly in Westland, MI
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,101
Difference

Home Values

Westland
Raleigh
$215K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +3.2%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +34.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$215K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 138% more expensive than Westland

Calculate payment - WestlandCalculate 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

Westland, 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

Westland, 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

Westland
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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