What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Jamestown, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Raleigh.

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

A salary of $130,000 in Jamestown, North Carolina should increase to $145,965 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.

JAMESTOWN vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Jamestown, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 12.3% more expensive than Jamestown, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $145,965 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Jamestown, North Carolina

Jamestown, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Jamestown, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.3% higher

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

23.2% higher

Health

1.8% higher

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Jamestown, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jamestown, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

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