Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Laurens, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurens, Iowa is 31.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,131 in Laurens, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurens, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Laurens
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Laurens, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Laurens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher