Richmond, Kentucky vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 20.5% more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $60,235 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond, KY vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Richmond, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher