Palmdale, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 22.1% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $56,067 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Palmdale, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  50.7% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower