Urbana, Illinois vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 31.8% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $125,199 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Urbana, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% higher
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher