Raleigh, North Carolina vs. West Covina, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Covina, California is 49.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,902 in West Covina, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Covina, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in West Covina
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. West Covina, CA
Compared to Raleigh, West Covina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  85.0% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher