salaryColumbus 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
$1,314
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$133
👥 People living there
203,711
481,031
Commute to work
20.9 min
23 min
College degree
30.5%
54%
Own their home
50.8%
50.7%
Below poverty line
19%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,860 | +68% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $114,940 | +40% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $65,860 | +32% in Raleigh |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $101,440 | +31% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $46,160 | +28% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $60,540 | +28% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $131,920 | +27% in Raleigh |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $58,900 | +26% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,954 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $92,099 in Raleigh, 32% more in Raleigh.