Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Burlington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, North Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,770 in Burlington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, North Carolina is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Burlington
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Burlington, NC
Compared to Raleigh, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher