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SAN FRANCISCO vs. RALEIGH
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San Francisco, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is
58.0%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$14,689
in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Raleigh
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to San Francisco, Raleigh is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
58.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
13.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
80.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% higher
Commute
44.0% lower
Health
17.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
18.6% lower
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