What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Palo Alto, California?

Median Home Cost is 86% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Palo Alto, California?

A salary of $120,000 in Palo Alto, California could decrease to $28,392 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALO ALTO vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Palo Alto, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 76.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $28,392 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Palo Alto, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

76.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

90.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

37.0% lower

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Palo Alto, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Palo Alto, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

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