Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 63.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,354 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Seattle
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Raleigh, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher