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
$2,246
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$133
👥 People living there
219,304
481,031
Commute to work
28.6 min
23 min
College degree
67.5%
54%
Own their home
65.9%
50.7%
Below poverty line
3.6%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Frisco 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 Frisco?
About $60,680 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $92,099 in Raleigh, 76% more in Frisco.