Lorton, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 26.3% cheaper than Lorton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,817 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Lorton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Lorton, Virginia
Lorton, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lorton, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower