Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 29.8% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,639 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lake Tapps, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.4% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower