Elk Grove, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 25.1% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $44,912 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Elk Grove, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower