salaryRaleigh is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,822
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$109
👥 People living there
481,031
754,195
Commute to work
23 min
26 min
College degree
54%
68.4%
Own their home
50.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $101,090 | +121% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $101,780 | +79% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $115,120 | +75% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $102,920 | +71% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $57,280 | +64% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $95,230 | +57% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $128,260 | +51% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $76,410 | +50% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $67,932 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Seattle?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $133,583 in Seattle, 31% more in Seattle.