Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 11.9% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $55,956 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lincoln, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower