Raleigh, North Carolina vs. California, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 24.5% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,939 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in California
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. California, PA
Compared to Raleigh, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher