Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 236.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $605,566 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
541% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.4% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  658.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher