Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lake Mary, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mary, Florida is 7.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,760 in Lake Mary, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mary, Florida is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
20% more expensive in Lake Mary
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lake Mary, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Lake Mary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher