Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Amherst, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New Hampshire is 20.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $102,515 in Amherst, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New Hampshire is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Amherst
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Amherst, NH
Compared to Raleigh, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher