salaryOklahoma City is 9% 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
$1,327
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$133
👥 People living there
697,125
481,031
Commute to work
22.2 min
23 min
College degree
34.7%
54%
Own their home
58.6%
50.7%
Below poverty line
15.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City 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 | Oklahoma City | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $34,860 | +92% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $131,920 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $61,460 | $45,640 | -26% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $78,980 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $60,170 | +23% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $97,110 | $114,940 | +18% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $39,810 | $46,160 | +16% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,630 | $108,480 | +15% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $65,143 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $92,099 in Raleigh, 20% more in Raleigh.