What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

A salary of $40,000 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina should increase to $48,132 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RUTHERFORDTON vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 20.3% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,132 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Rutherfordton, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

13.9% higher

Health

23.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rutherfordton, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

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