What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,818 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLARKS SUMMIT vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 9.6% more expensive than Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,818 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Clarks Summit, PA vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Clarks Summit, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

2.3% higher

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% lower

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Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarks Summit, PA vs. Raleigh, NC

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