Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Raleigh, North Carolina


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

You would need a salary of $30,646 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
      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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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