Salem, Illinois vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 44.8% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,419 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Salem, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher