Raleigh, North Carolina vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 145.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $232,769 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Ramon, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in San Ramon
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. San Ramon, CA
Compared to Raleigh, San Ramon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.0% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher