Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Islip, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Islip, New York is 34.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,188 in Islip, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Islip, New York is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Islip
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Islip, NY
Compared to Raleigh, Islip is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher