Auburn, Washington vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 22.8% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,474 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Auburn, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower