Cost of Living Calculator - Shellsburg, Iowa vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 19.5% more expensive than Shellsburg, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,743 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shellsburg, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Shellsburg, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Shellsburg, Iowa
Shellsburg, IA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Shellsburg, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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