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AUSTIN vs. RALEIGH
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Austin, Texas vs. Raleigh, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is
20.9%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$63,308
in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Austin, Raleigh is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.9% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
4.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
25.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.0% higher
Commute
19.4% lower
Health
6.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.3% lower
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