Palo Alto, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 42.2% more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,111 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
Palo Alto, PA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Palo Alto, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher