Sun Lakes, Arizona vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 14.0% cheaper than Sun Lakes, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,989 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Lakes, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Sun Lakes, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Sun Lakes, Arizona
Sun Lakes, AZ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Sun Lakes, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower