What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to University City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to University City, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in University City, Missouri should increase to $55,956 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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

University City, Missouri vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 11.9% more expensive than University City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,956 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in University City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Raleigh
than in University City, Missouri

University City, MO vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to University City, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

1.4% lower

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.1% lower

Cost of Food

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University City, Missouri vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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University City, MO vs. Raleigh, NC

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