Raleigh, United States
-10% vs Raleigh avgNorth Raleigh is a relatively affordable area in Raleigh, with a cost of living index of 52.7 — that is -10% compared to the Raleigh average. At #20 of 30, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,305/month, compared to a range of $986 in Zebulon to $1,812 in Chapel Hill.
For a typical resident of North Raleigh, housing takes up roughly 40% 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 $52,200 before tax.
Salaries in North Raleigh reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 52.7:
After tax and deductions of 23.6% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $52,200 would be roughly $39,881/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $39,525 salary in North Raleigh, Raleigh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in North Raleigh would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $39,525 |
| London | GBP | £34,015 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 197,775 |
| 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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North Raleigh is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh. It costs about -10% less than the city average, ranking #20 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in North Raleigh is below the Raleigh average. With a multiplier of 0.90x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -10% compared to the city baseline.