salaryRaleigh is 14% 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
$3,405
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$133
👥 People living there
311,690
481,031
Commute to work
24.7 min
23 min
College degree
70.6%
54%
Own their home
44.5%
50.7%
Below poverty line
10.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $45,640 | -53% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $65,860 | -46% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,170 | -41% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $84,830 | -37% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $50,820 | -33% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $131,920 | -32% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $124,300 | -23% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $56,800 | -23% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $51,859 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $92,099 in Raleigh, 60% more in Irvine.