salaryRaleigh is 3% 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
$1,955
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$133
👥 People living there
319,758
481,031
Commute to work
26.2 min
23 min
College degree
42.5%
54%
Own their home
39.5%
50.7%
Below poverty line
14.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for cheaper homes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $58,900 | +14% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $100,440 | $114,940 | +14% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $56,800 | +12% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $60,540 | +9% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | $78,980 | +8% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,780 | $108,480 | +8% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,560 | $98,800 | +7% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $43,800 | $46,160 | +5% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $58,071 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $92,099 in Raleigh, 15% more in Raleigh.