Swannanoa, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 3.6% more expensive than Swannanoa, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,822 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Swannanoa, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Swannanoa, North Carolina
Swannanoa, NC vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Swannanoa, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower