Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lake Placid, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, Florida is 17.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,504 in Lake Placid, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, Florida is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lake Placid, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower