Oceana, West Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 38.8% more expensive than Oceana, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $145,691 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceana, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Oceana, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
620% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Oceana, West Virginia
Oceana, WV vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Oceana, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  507.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher