What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $59,674 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.

GRAND FORKS vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 19.3% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $59,674 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Grand Forks, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

30.3% higher

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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