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
$1,864
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$133
👥 People living there
252,833
481,031
Commute to work
27.7 min
23 min
College degree
24.3%
54%
Own their home
57.2%
50.7%
Below poverty line
15.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $58,498 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $92,099 in Raleigh, 14% more in Raleigh.