Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 25.0% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,267 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Johnson City, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher