Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Pella, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pella, Iowa is 18.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,820 in Pella, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pella, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Pella
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Pella, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Pella is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher