Garden Grove, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 33.5% cheaper than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $86,442 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Garden Grove, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower