Raleigh, NC Economy


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Raleigh, NC is a great place to live and visit. The average 2 bedroom rent in Raleigh is slightly higher than the national average at $1,450, while grocery costs index at 101 for Raleight versus 100 for the US. Raleigh is home to many different companies including Red Hat, IBM, BB&T, and WakeMed Health & Hospitals who all contribute to its economy. The city has a vibrant culture with many activities and attractions that make it truly unique!

Raleigh has an unemployment rate of 4.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Raleigh has seen the job market decrease by -5.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 44.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Raleigh
- The Sales Tax Rate for Raleigh is 7.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Raleigh is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Raleigh
- The average income of a Raleigh resident is $42,632 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Raleigh resident is $72,996 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRaleigh, North CarolinaUnited States
  4.36
  -5.2%-6.2%
  44.2%33.5%
  7.3%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $42,632$37,638
  $72,996$69,021
  $95,393$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  6.2%6.8%
  6.9%10.0%
  2.3%2.5%
  9.7%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  2.6%1.9%
  6.4%4.7%
  2.7%1.9%
  15.4%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.9%4.2%
  8.8%9.3%
  12.2%14.0%
  2.1%2.1%
  7.4%7.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  4.4%4.7%
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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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