salaryRaleigh 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
$1,988
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$133
👥 People living there
219,215
481,031
Commute to work
30.2 min
23 min
College degree
21.2%
54%
Own their home
58.9%
50.7%
Below poverty line
13.3%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $45,640 | -41% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $60,170 | -41% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $84,830 | -36% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $65,860 | -33% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $50,820 | -31% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $128,150 | -26% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $56,800 | -26% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $165,730 | $124,300 | -25% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $56,570 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $92,099 in Raleigh, 6% more in Raleigh.