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

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Raleigh.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Kernersville, North Carolina should increase to $70,378 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.

KERNERSVILLE vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Kernersville, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 17.3% more expensive than Kernersville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,378 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Kernersville, North Carolina

Kernersville, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Kernersville, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

17.2% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Kernersville, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kernersville, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

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