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
$2,279
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$133
👥 People living there
455,548
481,031
Commute to work
29.9 min
23 min
College degree
35.6%
54%
Own their home
41.2%
50.7%
Below poverty line
14.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | 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 Long Beach or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $51,859 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $92,099 in Raleigh, 2% more in Long Beach.