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Moving to Raleigh, NC

City Overview

Cost of Living

100

Avg Temperature

49°–71°F

State Income Tax

4.8%

Population

468K

Part of the Research Triangle, Raleigh attracts tech talent with a moderate cost of living, excellent schools, and mild four-season weather. The food hall scene is booming, and the quality of life is consistently top-ranked.

North HillsCameron VillageFive PointsOakwoodITB (Inside the Beltline)

Average Moving Costs to Raleigh

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY423 mi$2,365$3,682$1,027$2,135
Los Angeles, CA2,232 mi$3,323$5,262$2,050$3,405
Chicago, IL641 mi$2,371$3,722$1,150$2,288
Houston, TX1,055 mi$2,573$4,061$1,384$2,578
Phoenix, AZ1,899 mi$3,071$4,866$1,862$3,171
Philadelphia, PA345 mi$2,210$3,458$983$2,080
San Antonio, TX1,234 mi$2,662$4,210$1,486$2,704
San Diego, CA2,196 mi$3,292$5,216$2,030$3,379
Dallas, TX1,056 mi$2,588$4,084$1,385$2,579
San Jose, CA2,382 mi$3,472$5,487$2,135$3,510

Neighborhoods in Raleigh

North Hills

A popular neighborhood in Raleigh, NC for newcomers and residents alike.

Cameron Village

A popular neighborhood in Raleigh, NC for newcomers and residents alike.

Five Points

A popular neighborhood in Raleigh, NC for newcomers and residents alike.

Oakwood

A popular neighborhood in Raleigh, NC for newcomers and residents alike.

ITB (Inside the Beltline)

A popular neighborhood in Raleigh, NC for newcomers and residents alike.

Cost of Living in Raleigh

100

Cost of Living Index

at the national average of 100

Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.

Avg 1BR Rent

$1,400/mo

Avg 2BR Rent

$1,700/mo

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