salaryRaleigh is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$133
👥 People living there
397,742
481,031
Commute to work
26.6 min
23 min
College degree
32.6%
54%
Own their home
54.3%
50.7%
Below poverty line
12.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,860 | +44% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $45,640 | -30% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $65,860 | -29% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $131,920 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $84,830 | -16% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $52,110 | -12% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $108,480 | -11% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $124,300 | -8% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $57,129 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $92,099 in Raleigh, 12% more in Raleigh.