Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 4.2% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,530 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Columbia
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Raleigh, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower