San Jose, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 52.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $20,956 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Raleigh
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to San Jose, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower