Decatur, Georgia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 0.6% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $80,472 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
11% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Decatur, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower