salaryRaleigh is 5% 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
$2,010
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$133
👥 People living there
290,594
481,031
Commute to work
25.4 min
23 min
College degree
60.5%
54%
Own their home
56.9%
50.7%
Below poverty line
6.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
4%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,860 | +44% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $45,640 | -30% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $65,860 | -29% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $131,920 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $84,830 | -16% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $52,110 | -12% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $108,480 | -11% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $124,300 | -8% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $57,129 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $92,099 in Raleigh, 31% more in Plano.