Rochester, New Hampshire vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 7.1% more expensive than Rochester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $21,423 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Rochester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Rochester, New Hampshire
Rochester, NH vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Rochester, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower