Cost of Living in Raleigh, North Carolina

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.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Raleigh is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive.

Raleigh cost of living is 102.4

COST OF LIVING	Raleigh	North Carolina	USA
	102.4	91	100
	100.6	96.5	100
	94.8	107.2	100
	118.8	83.1	100
	$427,000	$289,300	$338,100
	99.1	99.2	100
	88.6	83.9	100
	109.7	89.2	100

100=National Average

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Reviews for Raleigh 224 Reviews

Feels like a town, amenities of a city - 7/25/2023
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... Read More

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Great for most, but not for.. - 6/2/2023
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... Read More

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My Blue Heaven - 5/25/2023
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... Read More

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