salaryRaleigh is 7% 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
$2,087
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$133
👥 People living there
394,432
481,031
Commute to work
28.6 min
23 min
College degree
33.6%
54%
Own their home
62.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $45,640 | -48% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $65,860 | -35% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $131,920 | -26% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $60,170 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $50,820 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,770 | -21% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $78,980 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $114,940 | -19% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,675 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $92,099 in Raleigh, 3% more in Aurora.