Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 33.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $106,641 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in National City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs National City, CA
Compared to Raleigh, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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