What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Alum Creek, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 266% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Alum Creek, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alum Creek, West Virginia should increase to $61,761 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.

ALUM CREEK vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Alum Creek, West Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 23.5% more expensive than Alum Creek, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,761 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alum Creek, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Alum Creek, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Alum Creek, West Virginia

Alum Creek, WV vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Alum Creek, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

276.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% higher

Commute

25.1% lower

Health

32.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Alum Creek, West Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alum Creek, WV vs. Raleigh, NC

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