Zachary, Louisiana vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 5.0% more expensive than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,769 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Zachary, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher