Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 20.5% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,746 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Hammond
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Raleigh, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher