Buffalo, New York vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 15.7% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,780 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Buffalo, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher