Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 29.5% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,674 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Erie, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower