salaryRaleigh is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,822
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$96
👥 People living there
481,031
681,294
Commute to work
23 min
30 min
College degree
54%
64.2%
Own their home
50.7%
41.5%
Below poverty line
11.9%
15.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $195,190 | +48% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $66,980 | +47% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $114,940 | $156,460 | +36% in Washington |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $75,930 | +34% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $79,470 | +32% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $46,040 | +32% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $84,000 | +28% in Washington |
| Accountant | $81,950 | $102,140 | +25% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Washington cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $66,557 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Washington?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $118,495 in Washington, 22% more in Washington.