Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Parkwood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkwood, Washington is 4.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,295 in Parkwood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkwood, Washington is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% more expensive in Parkwood
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Parkwood, WA
Compared to Raleigh, Parkwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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