Cost of Living in Raleigh
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Raleigh, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Raleigh is below the New York City baseline (composite index 61 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)48
Groceries index78
Dining out index72
Transport index42
Utilities index64
Median annual salary$64,000
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
State income tax rate4.50%
Est. monthly childcare$1,100
Est. monthly healthcare premium$440
YoY inflation2.9%
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