Dothan, Alabama vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 28.6% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,894 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Dothan, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher