What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 234% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania should increase to $109,714 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.

WILKES BARRE vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 46.3% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $109,714 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Wilkes Barre, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

419.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

10.6% higher

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Raleigh, NC

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