salaryRaleigh is 15% 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
$2,511
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$133
👥 People living there
439,418
481,031
Commute to work
29.8 min
23 min
College degree
48.7%
54%
Own their home
42.3%
50.7%
Below poverty line
13.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.4%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $45,640 | -60% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $84,830 | -55% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $65,860 | -50% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $50,820 | -43% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $128,150 | -42% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,170 | -41% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $56,800 | -39% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $131,920 | -38% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $50,941 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $92,099 in Raleigh, 19% more in Oakland.