Happy Valley, Oregon vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 27.9% cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,085 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Happy Valley, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower