salaryLexington-Fayette 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
$1,463
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$133
👥 People living there
323,725
481,031
Commute to work
20.9 min
23 min
College degree
48.3%
54%
Own their home
53.8%
50.7%
Below poverty line
14.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $114,940 | +43% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $45,640 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $98,800 | +23% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $78,980 | +21% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $131,920 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $40,370 | $46,160 | +14% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $95,500 | $108,480 | +14% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $124,300 | +11% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $63,403 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $92,099 in Raleigh, 19% more in Raleigh.
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