Atlanta, GA vs Raleigh, NC
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Atlanta, GA = $97,083 in Raleigh, NC
Buying power is -2.9% lower in Raleigh, NC
Median Rent
$1,617 vs $1,468
-9.2% lower in Raleigh, NC
Median Income
$81,938 vs $82,424
0.6% higher in Raleigh, NC
Home Value
$420,600 vs $377,800
-10.2% lower in Raleigh, NC
Price Level
100.9 vs 98.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$64,700 vs $58,700
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
23.7% vs 21.4%
Lower is more affordable