Cost of Living Calculator - Dawson, Illinois vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Dawson, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dawson, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Dawson, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Dawson, Illinois
Dawson, IL vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Dawson, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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