Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 21.6% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $91,211 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Appleton, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower