Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 11.2% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,388 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
50% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower