What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to San Mateo, California?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to San Mateo, California?

A salary of $150,000 in San Mateo, California could decrease to $61,293 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.

SAN MATEO vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

San Mateo, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 59.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $61,293 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Raleigh
than in San Mateo, California

San Mateo, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to San Mateo, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

38.2% lower

Health

19.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.0% lower

Cost of Food

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San Mateo, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Mateo, CA vs. Raleigh, NC

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