Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 116.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $443,232 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Raleigh, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.2% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.7% higher
  Commute
  81.7% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  52.3% higher