salaryRaleigh is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,822
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$182
👥 People living there
481,031
243,821
Commute to work
23 min
21.6 min
College degree
54%
61.9%
Own their home
50.7%
67%
Below poverty line
11.9%
7.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $47,530 | +36% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $61,780 | +35% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $85,050 | +29% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,080 | $78,080 | +22% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $100,830 | +19% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $60,320 | +19% in Scottsdale |
| Cashier | $29,770 | $34,920 | +17% in Scottsdale |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,470 | $44,950 | +17% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $63,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 23% more in Scottsdale.