Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 37.4% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,333 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Somerville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower