Columbus, Indiana vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 23.1% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $135,385 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Columbus, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower