Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Stratford, California


The cost of living in Stratford, California is 17.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,309 in Stratford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, California is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Stratford
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Stratford, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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