salaryRaleigh is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,822
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$166
👥 People living there
481,031
230,221
Commute to work
23 min
34.1 min
College degree
54%
39.8%
Own their home
50.7%
71.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
7.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $67,679 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 31% more in Santa Clarita.