Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 47.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $206,719 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Key West
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  71.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher