Montgomery, Alabama vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 32.5% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,235 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Montgomery, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher