salaryRaleigh is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,822
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$131
👥 People living there
481,031
1,389,526
Commute to work
23 min
23.5 min
College degree
54%
51%
Own their home
50.7%
47.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
11%
Unemployment
4.4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $110,400 | +68% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $139,520 | +64% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $97,000 | +61% in San Diego |
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $70,900 | +55% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $73,200 | +44% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $178,220 | +35% in San Diego |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $76,160 | +34% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $124,300 | $165,160 | +33% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $68,393 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or San Diego?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $116,561 in San Diego, 21% more in San Diego.