Selma, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 29.6% more expensive than Selma, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,810 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Selma, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Selma, North Carolina
Selma, NC vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Selma, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower