Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 8.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $9,199 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher