Natick, Massachusetts vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 31.7% cheaper than Natick, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,156 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Natick, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Natick, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Natick, Massachusetts
Natick, MA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Natick, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower