Raleigh, United States
-20% vs Raleigh avgHillsborough is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh, with a cost of living index of 46.9 — that is -20% compared to the Raleigh average. Ranked #24 of 30, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,160/month, compared to a range of $986 in Zebulon to $1,812 in Chapel Hill.
For a typical resident of Hillsborough, housing takes up roughly 36% 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 $46,400 before tax.
Salaries in Hillsborough reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 46.9:
After tax and deductions of 23.5% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $46,400 would be roughly $35,496/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $35,175 salary in Hillsborough, Raleigh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Hillsborough would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $35,175 |
| London | GBP | £30,271 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 176,008 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Hillsborough, Raleigh to maintain your lifestyle.
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Hillsborough is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #24 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Hillsborough is below the Raleigh average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.