Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 56.1% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,049 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
373% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas City, KS vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Arkansas City, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher