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
$1,883
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$133
👥 People living there
201,883
481,031
Commute to work
28 min
23 min
College degree
30%
54%
Own their home
58.7%
50.7%
Below poverty line
12.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for cheaper homes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie?
About $60,680 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $92,099 in Raleigh, 4% more in Raleigh.