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

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Raleigh.

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

A salary of $55,000 in Greensboro, North Carolina should increase to $68,102 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.

GREENSBORO vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 23.8% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,102 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Greensboro, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

90.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

17.7% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Greensboro, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

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