Sunnyvale, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 63.5% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $200,784 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Sunnyvale, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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