salaryRaleigh is 8% 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
$2,618
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$133
👥 People living there
180,547
481,031
Commute to work
31.5 min
23 min
College degree
22.5%
54%
Own their home
58%
50.7%
Below poverty line
12.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $45,640 | -42% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $60,170 | -39% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $84,830 | -37% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $65,860 | -35% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $50,820 | -28% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $124,300 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $128,150 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $56,800 | -22% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $55,330 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $92,099 in Raleigh, 4% more in Ontario.