San Antonio, Texas vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 14.0% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,472 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Raleigh
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to San Antonio, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher