Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Cedar Falls, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 21.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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