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

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Raleigh.

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

A salary of $6,000 in Lexington, North Carolina should increase to $7,438 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.

LEXINGTON vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 24.0% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $7,438 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, 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 Lexington, North Carolina

Lexington, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Lexington, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

105.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

9.7% higher

Health

4.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

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