Queens, New York vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 39.2% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $21,295 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Queens, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% lower
  Commute
  53.0% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower