Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 25.6% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,207 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Forest City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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