Elkins, West Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 41.8% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,914 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Elkins, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher