Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 64.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,971 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, 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
75% more expensive in Queens
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Raleigh, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.9% higher
  Commute
  112.8% higher
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher