Sacramento, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $54,737 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Sacramento, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower