What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Raymond, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Raymond, Mississippi?

A salary of $95,000 in Raymond, Mississippi should increase to $119,803 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Raymond, Mississippi vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 26.1% more expensive than Raymond, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $119,803 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raymond, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Raymond, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Raymond, Mississippi

Raymond, MS vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Raymond, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

121.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

2.0% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Raymond, Mississippi vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raymond, MS vs. Raleigh, NC

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