Huntsville, Alabama vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 12.9% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $72,256 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Huntsville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower