Sierra Madre, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 51.2% cheaper than Sierra Madre, California.

You would need a salary of $87,813 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Madre, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Sierra Madre, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Sierra Madre, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower