Washington, Pennsylvania vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 18.4% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,191 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, PA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Washington, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower