What is a pro or con of living in Laguna Niguel, Californiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 173% more expensive in Laguna Niguel.

What salary do I need to live in Laguna Niguel, California copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $134,766 in Laguna Niguel, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Laguna Niguel, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California is 79.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134,766 in Laguna Niguel, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laguna Niguel, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Laguna Niguel
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Laguna Niguel, CA

Compared to Raleigh, Laguna Niguel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

31.6% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Laguna Niguel, California

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Raleigh, NC vs. Laguna Niguel, CA

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