Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Longboat Key, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longboat Key, Florida is 53.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,562 in Longboat Key, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longboat Key, Florida is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Longboat Key
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Longboat Key, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Longboat Key is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher