salaryRaleigh is 4% 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
$1,789
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$133
👥 People living there
545,970
481,031
Commute to work
22.4 min
23 min
College degree
25.5%
54%
Own their home
50.1%
50.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $45,640 | -42% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $65,860 | -35% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $84,830 | -32% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $78,980 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $60,170 | -24% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $128,150 | -23% in Raleigh |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $133,120 | -21% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $56,800 | -21% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,650 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $92,099 in Raleigh, 17% more in Raleigh.