Raleigh, NC Cost of Living


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Raleigh cost of living score
105.8
More expensive
5.8% higher
than the US average
16.3% higher
than the North Carolina average
Raleigh, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% higher than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Raleigh, NC

Housing costs in Raleigh?
A typical home costs $427,000, which is 26.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.6% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Raleigh costs $1,450 per month, which is 1.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.4% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Raleigh?
To live comfortably in Raleigh, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Raleigh?
Raleigh, North Carolina is quickly becoming one of America's premier destinations for those looking for affordability without sacrificing quality-of-life. Homeowners can benefit from various housing choices ranging from affordable single family homes to posh apartment complexes - while renters also have access to lots of great deals these days. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs remain fairly low when compared with other US cities - making Raleigh a fantastic option if you're trying not break your budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRaleighNorth CarolinaUnited States
  105.891.0100.0
  100.696.5100
  94.8107.2100.0
  118.883.1100.0
  $427,000$289,300$338,100
  99.1%99.2%100.0%
  88.683.9100.0
  109.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved to Raleigh in 2018. Before that, I lived in Orange County CA, Boulder CO, South Africa, Northern California, Arizona, and Toronto. I say all this to give  More

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Excellent for a great many people or categories of people. As far as prices: ratio of wage and job opportunity here with housing remains one of the better ones in the  More

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Over 1 years ago

I attended university here in the early 90s and came back around 2005 and never left. I'm surprised at the other negative reviews honestly. Yes, housing is pricey in  More

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