salaryRaleigh is 3% 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
$1,901
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$133
👥 People living there
487,887
481,031
Commute to work
22.7 min
23 min
College degree
42.7%
54%
Own their home
60.9%
50.7%
Below poverty line
9%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $65,860 | -28% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $45,640 | -28% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $34,860 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $131,920 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Cashier | $35,740 | $29,770 | -17% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $98,800 | -17% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $108,480 | -16% in Raleigh |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,120 | $39,710 | -14% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $58,481 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $92,099 in Raleigh, 1% more in Raleigh.
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