Sonoma, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 39.7% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $30,153 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Sonoma, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower