Arlington, Texas vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 1.6% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,587 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Arlington, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower