What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Grass Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Grass Valley, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Grass Valley, California could decrease to $60,856 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRASS VALLEY vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Grass Valley, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 18.9% cheaper than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $60,856 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Grass Valley, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

13.2% higher

Health

21.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Grass Valley, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grass Valley, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

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