Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 26.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,261 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Cedar Falls, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher