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
$1,711
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$133
👥 People living there
237,242
481,031
Commute to work
18.9 min
23 min
College degree
47.5%
54%
Own their home
63.2%
50.7%
Below poverty line
10.6%
11.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $45,640 | -40% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $114,940 | +37% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $108,480 | +33% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $78,980 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $65,860 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $131,920 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $60,330 | $52,110 | -14% in Raleigh |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,480 | $38,470 | -14% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Boise City 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 Boise City?
About $59,857 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $92,099 in Raleigh, 2% more in Raleigh.