What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Spartanburg, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 124% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Spartanburg, South Carolina?

A salary of $71,000 in Spartanburg, South Carolina should increase to $89,537 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPARTANBURG vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 26.1% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,537 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Spartanburg, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

137.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% lower

Commute

18.8% higher

Health

5.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Spartanburg, SC vs. Raleigh, NC

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