St. Marys, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 35.1% more expensive than St. Marys, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,055 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Marys, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than St. Marys, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Raleigh
than in St. Marys, Pennsylvania
St. Marys, PA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to St. Marys, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower