Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 10.1% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $126,624 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Allentown, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower