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Cost of Living in Raleigh, NC

Population: 470,763 | North Carolina

110
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Raleigh is 10% more expensive than the national average.

111
Housing
124
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$82,424
vs US Median ($75,149)
+10%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,468/mo
Median Home Value
$377,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,487/mo

Everyday Prices in Raleigh

BLS Average Prices for the Raleigh-Cary, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-16% vs US

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