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
$1,533
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$133
👥 People living there
2,328,253
481,031
Commute to work
27.2 min
23 min
College degree
36.6%
54%
Own their home
42.1%
50.7%
Below poverty line
19.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $34,860 | +58% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $45,640 | -23% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $78,980 | +17% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $131,920 | -16% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $84,830 | -15% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $65,860 | -12% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 | $46,160 | +10% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | $124,300 | -9% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $59,713 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $92,099 in Raleigh, 24% more in Raleigh.