Phenix City, Alabama vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 25.0% more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $60,015 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Phenix City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City, AL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Phenix City, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher