Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 52.1% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $35,938 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Albany, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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