Scranton, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 35.6% more expensive than Scranton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,722 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Scranton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Scranton, South Carolina
Scranton, SC vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Scranton, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher