Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Fair Oaks, California


The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 34.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,139 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fair Oaks
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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