salaryRaleigh is 11% 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
$2,987
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$133
👥 People living there
195,240
481,031
Commute to work
28.4 min
23 min
College degree
49%
54%
Own their home
55.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
7.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $53,192 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $92,099 in Raleigh, 42% more in Huntington Beach.
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