salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,932
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$133
👥 People living there
979,539
481,031
Commute to work
23.7 min
23 min
College degree
59.6%
54%
Own their home
43.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
12%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $34,860 | +28% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $45,640 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $65,860 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $131,920 | -14% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $84,830 | -13% in Raleigh |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $29,770 | -12% in Raleigh |
| Pharmacist | $151,290 | $133,120 | -12% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $57,110 | $52,110 | -9% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Austin and Raleigh cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $60,056 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $92,099 in Raleigh, 10% more in Austin.