Fort Thomas, Kentucky vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 5.2% more expensive than Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $78,931 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Thomas, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Fort Thomas, KY vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Fort Thomas, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower