Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 294.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $295,972 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
745% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  294.6% 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
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  825.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher