Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Lake Preston, South Dakota


The cost of living in Lake Preston, South Dakota is 23.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,202 in Lake Preston, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Preston, South Dakota is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lake Preston
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Lake Preston, SD
Compared to Raleigh, Lake Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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