Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 18.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,344 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida 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 Boca Raton
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher