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


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 87.7% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $9,216 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Atherton, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.7% 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
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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