salaryRaleigh is 7% 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
$1,874
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$98,056
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$581,500
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,743
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$106
$133
👥 People living there
641,165
481,031
Commute to work
24.1 min
23 min
College degree
53.8%
54%
Own their home
52%
50.7%
Below poverty line
12.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland for higher incomes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Portland | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $85,170 | $45,640 | -46% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $105,090 | $56,800 | -46% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $101,010 | $60,540 | -40% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $34,860 | -36% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $84,830 | -35% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | $65,860 | -32% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $73,710 | $50,820 | -31% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | $60,170 | -27% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Portland?
About $55,866 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Portland or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $98,056 in Portland and $92,099 in Raleigh, 6% more in Portland.