Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 76.9% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $11,574 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Stanford, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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