Kinston, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 37.6% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,226 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Kinston, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower