salaryRaleigh is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,822
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$146
👥 People living there
481,031
188,065
Commute to work
23 min
20.9 min
College degree
54%
50%
Own their home
50.7%
42.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tempe for shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $47,530 | +36% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $61,780 | +35% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $85,050 | +29% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,080 | $78,080 | +22% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $100,830 | +19% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $60,320 | +19% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $29,770 | $34,920 | +17% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,470 | $44,950 | +17% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $63,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Tempe?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $85,917 in Tempe, 7% more in Raleigh.