Roswell, New Mexico vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 42.6% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,195 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Roswell, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher