Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is 7.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,613 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Bensalem
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bensalem, PA
Compared to Raleigh, Bensalem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher