salaryRaleigh is 10% 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
$2,666
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$133
👥 People living there
236,254
481,031
Commute to work
26.2 min
23 min
College degree
77.1%
54%
Own their home
41.3%
50.7%
Below poverty line
7.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $131,920 | -32% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $45,640 | -32% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $114,940 | -27% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $56,800 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $60,170 | -24% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $34,860 | -24% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $65,860 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $81,950 | -20% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $54,089 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $92,099 in Raleigh, 66% more in Arlington.