Augusta, Georgia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 29.3% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $103,434 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Augusta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, GA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Augusta, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher