salaryRaleigh is 11% 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
$2,591
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,138
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$100,540
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$503,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,349
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$133
👥 People living there
211,666
481,031
Commute to work
35.5 min
23 min
College degree
17.8%
54%
Own their home
63.3%
50.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.1%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moreno Valley or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Moreno Valley?
About $53,192 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Moreno Valley or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $100,540 in Moreno Valley and $92,099 in Raleigh, 9% more in Moreno Valley.