What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Forestbrook, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Forestbrook, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Forestbrook, South Carolina should increase to $85,810 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.

FORESTBROOK vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Forestbrook, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 14.4% more expensive than Forestbrook, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,810 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forestbrook, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Forestbrook, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Forestbrook, South Carolina

Forestbrook, SC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Forestbrook, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

1.8% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

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Forestbrook, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Forestbrook, SC vs. Raleigh, NC

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