Fairfield, Ohio vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 18.4% more expensive than Fairfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $59,191 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Fairfield, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Fairfield, Ohio
Fairfield, OH vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Fairfield, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower