Martinsville, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 48.6% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,173 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Martinsville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher