Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 40.5% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,233 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown, IA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Marshalltown, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower