Raleigh, United States
+12% vs Raleigh avgFive Points is a moderately-priced area within Raleigh, with a cost of living index of 65.6 — that is +12% compared to the Raleigh average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,624/month, compared to a range of $986 in Zebulon to $1,812 in Chapel Hill.
For a typical resident of Five Points, housing takes up roughly 50% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $64,960 before tax.
Salaries in Five Points reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 65.6:
After tax and deductions of 24.1% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $64,960 would be roughly $49,305/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $49,200 salary in Five Points, Raleigh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Five Points would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $49,200 |
| London | GBP | £42,341 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 246,186 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 73.2 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Glenwood South | 71.5 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Downtown Raleigh | 70.3 | 1.20x | +20% |
| North Hills | 69.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
| ITB (Inside the Beltline) | 69.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
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Yes, Five Points is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Raleigh. It costs about +12% more than the city average, ranking #8 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Five Points is above the Raleigh average. With a multiplier of 1.12x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +12% compared to the city baseline.