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Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 72.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $129,053 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  72.1% higher
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  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.6% higher
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  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
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  Personal
  6.5% higher
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