Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lakeville, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeville, Minnesota is 10.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $24,299 in Lakeville, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeville, Minnesota is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Lakeville
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lakeville, MN
Compared to Raleigh, Lakeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher