Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Menands, New York


The cost of living in Menands, New York is 0.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,341 in Menands, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menands, New York is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Menands
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Menands, NY
Compared to Raleigh, Menands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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