What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Swansboro, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Swansboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Swansboro, North Carolina should increase to $66,494 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SWANSBORO vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 10.8% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,494 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Swansboro, North Carolina

Swansboro, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Swansboro, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

12.7% higher

Health

21.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Swansboro, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

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