Watertown, New York vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 34.0% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,613 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Watertown, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher