salaryRaleigh is 5% 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
$1,760
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$133
👥 People living there
1,307,930
481,031
Commute to work
25.7 min
23 min
College degree
38.2%
54%
Own their home
42.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
16.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Raleigh for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,860 | +44% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $45,640 | -30% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $65,860 | -29% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $131,920 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $84,830 | -16% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $52,110 | -12% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $108,480 | -11% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $124,300 | -8% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $57,129 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $92,099 in Raleigh, 17% more in Raleigh.