Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 13.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,914 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisonburg, Virginia is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Harrisonburg
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Harrisonburg, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Harrisonburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher