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Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Essex, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Essex, Massachusetts is 42.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,982 in Essex, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Massachusetts is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Essex
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Essex, MA
Compared to Raleigh, Essex is:
  Homeowner
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  42.3% higher
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  Food
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
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  Personal
  12.3% higher
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