Raleigh is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,822
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$157
👥 People living there
481,031
209,978
Commute to work
23 min
35.6 min
College degree
54%
35.7%
Own their home
50.7%
46.2%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $65,968 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $90,108 in Yonkers, 2% more in Raleigh.