Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Alpine, California


The cost of living in Alpine, California is 59.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $398,452 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Alpine
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Alpine, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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