Kent, Washington vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 25.4% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,294 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Kent, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower