Austin, TX vs Raleigh, NC
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Austin, TX = $100,378 in Raleigh, NC
Buying power is 0.4% higher in Raleigh, NC
Median Rent
$1,655 vs $1,468
-11.3% lower in Raleigh, NC
Median Income
$91,461 vs $82,424
-9.9% lower in Raleigh, NC
Home Value
$512,700 vs $377,800
-26.3% lower in Raleigh, NC
Price Level
97.6 vs 98.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$66,200 vs $58,700
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
21.7% vs 21.4%
Lower is more affordable