Oxford, Alabama vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Oxford, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Oxford, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Oxford, Alabama
Oxford, AL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Oxford, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher