Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Chelsea, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelsea, Alabama is 1.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,732 in Chelsea, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Alabama is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Chelsea, AL
Compared to Raleigh, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher