Forest Park, Georgia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 19.6% more expensive than Forest Park, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $89,720 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Forest Park, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Forest Park, Georgia
Forest Park, GA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Forest Park, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower