Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina?
$6,570 / month
for a family, 21.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $78,840 for the year for a family.
$4,167 / month
for a single person, 12.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,000 for the year for a single person.

Raleigh-Cary cost of living score
101.2
More expensive
1.2% higher
than the US average
11.2% higher
than the North Carolina average
Raleigh-Cary North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.2% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC

Housing costs in Raleigh-Cary?
A typical home costs $411,200, which is 21.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.1% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Raleigh-Cary costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.3% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Raleigh-Cary?
To live comfortably in Raleigh-Cary North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $78,840 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Raleigh-Cary?
The cost of living in Raleigh, NC Metro Area is slightly higher than the nation average. According to current data, the median value of a house in this area is $411,200 which is significantly higher than the average US house value of $338,100. The cost of living index for this area is 101.2 compared to the 100 national average. This shows that although housing prices are more expensive in Raleigh, NC Metro Area, other costs such as taxes and utility bills may be lower and help offset some of the increased costs associated with buying a home there.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRaleigh-CaryNorth CarolinaUnited States
  101.291.0100.0
  99.796.5100
  95.4107.2100.0
  118.483.1100.0
  $411,200$289,300$338,100
  99.899.2100
  81.183.9100.0
  107.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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