Raleigh, United States
+0% vs Raleigh avgRTP Area is a moderately-priced area within Raleigh, with a cost of living index of 58.6 — that is +0% compared to the Raleigh average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #14 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,450/month, compared to a range of $986 in Zebulon to $1,812 in Chapel Hill.
For a typical resident of RTP Area, housing takes up roughly 45% 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 $58,000 before tax.
Salaries in RTP Area reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 58.6:
After tax and deductions of 23.6% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $58,000 would be roughly $44,312/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $43,950 salary in RTP Area, Raleigh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in RTP Area would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $43,950 |
| London | GBP | £37,823 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 219,916 |
| 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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RTP Area is near the city average for Raleigh. Costs are about +0% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in RTP Area is near the Raleigh average. With a multiplier of 1.00x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +0% compared to the city baseline.