West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 5.2% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,956 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Raleigh
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to West Palm Beach, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower