Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 2.2% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 8% (94.7 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $73,399 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Raleigh | Detroit vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 98.2 | +2.2% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 96.6 | +2.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 103.5 | -8.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 89.0 | +20.3% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 98.2 | +4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 97.0 | +3.7% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Raleigh | $48,933 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Raleigh | $97,865 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Raleigh | $146,798 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.