Gainesville, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 27.5% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,269 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Gainesville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower