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RALEIGH vs. AUSTIN
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Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Austin, Texas
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
26.4%
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$48,020
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Austin
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Austin, TX
Compared to Raleigh, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
26.4% higher
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3.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
34.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.0% higher
Commute
24.0% higher
Health
7.2% higher
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Personal
2.3% higher
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