South Bend, Indiana vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 36.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $91,477 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Raleigh
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to South Bend, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher