salaryKansas City is 6% 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
$1,535
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$133
👥 People living there
510,612
481,031
Commute to work
21.7 min
23 min
College degree
38.4%
54%
Own their home
55.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
14.6%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $114,940 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $56,800 | -26% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $45,640 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $60,540 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $50,820 | -18% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | $52,110 | -13% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | $78,980 | +9% in Raleigh |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,700 | $38,470 | -8% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $63,640 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $92,099 in Raleigh, 19% more in Raleigh.