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
$2,044
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$133
👥 People living there
332,141
481,031
Commute to work
24.3 min
23 min
College degree
37.4%
54%
Own their home
66.1%
50.7%
Below poverty line
9%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $34,860 | +29% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $45,640 | -23% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $56,800 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $50,820 | -19% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $84,830 | -18% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $114,940 | +18% in Raleigh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,080 | -16% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $65,860 | -15% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Henderson 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 Henderson?
About $58,768 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $92,099 in Raleigh, 6% more in Henderson.