Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 12.5% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,388 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Mount Vernon, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower