Nashville, Tennessee vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 0.7% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $198,642 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
12% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Nashville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher