What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Independence, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Independence, Kentucky?

A salary of $75,000 in Independence, Kentucky should increase to $82,403 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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Kentucky vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 9.9% more expensive than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $82,403 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Independence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Independence, Kentucky

Independence, KY vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Independence, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Kentucky vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Independence, KY vs. Raleigh, NC

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