What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Cupertino, California?

Median Home Cost is 82% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Cupertino, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Cupertino, California could decrease to $14,537 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.

CUPERTINO vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Cupertino, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 70.9% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $14,537 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Cupertino, California

Cupertino, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Cupertino, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% higher

Commute

39.7% lower

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Cupertino, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cupertino, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

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