Raleigh, NC Cost of Living Calculator

Raleigh Quick Stats

Cost of Living Index

US Average = 100

Average Rent

$1,600/mo

1-bedroom apartment

Median Income

$70,000

Per year

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About Living in Raleigh, NC

The cost of living in Raleigh is 2% lower than the US national average.

Key expenses in Raleigh:

Housing: Below average
Average 1-bedroom rent: $1,600/month
Median household income: $70,000/year

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📐 How We Calculate This

Our cost of living data draws from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), and U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. We index costs across housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and utilities.

Individual costs vary significantly based on lifestyle, household size, and specific neighborhood. These estimates represent metropolitan-area averages for typical households.