Beckley, West Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 46.1% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $109,558 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Beckley, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher