Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Riverdale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverdale, Illinois is 17.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,455 in Riverdale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverdale, Illinois is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Riverdale
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Riverdale, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Riverdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher