Austin, Texas vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 20.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,437 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Austin, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower