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.
Average Moving Costs to Raleigh
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 423 mi | $2,365–$3,682 | $1,027–$2,135 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,232 mi | $3,323–$5,262 | $2,050–$3,405 |
| Chicago, IL | 641 mi | $2,371–$3,722 | $1,150–$2,288 |
| Houston, TX | 1,055 mi | $2,573–$4,061 | $1,384–$2,578 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,899 mi | $3,071–$4,866 | $1,862–$3,171 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 345 mi | $2,210–$3,458 | $983–$2,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,234 mi | $2,662–$4,210 | $1,486–$2,704 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,196 mi | $3,292–$5,216 | $2,030–$3,379 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,056 mi | $2,588–$4,084 | $1,385–$2,579 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,382 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
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
Moving to Raleigh from These Cities
From New York, NY
423 miles
Full-Service
$2,365–$3,682
From Los Angeles, CA
2,232 miles
Full-Service
$3,323–$5,262
From Chicago, IL
641 miles
Full-Service
$2,371–$3,722
From Houston, TX
1,055 miles
Full-Service
$2,573–$4,061
From Phoenix, AZ
1,899 miles
Full-Service
$3,071–$4,866
From Philadelphia, PA
345 miles
Full-Service
$2,210–$3,458
From San Antonio, TX
1,234 miles
Full-Service
$2,662–$4,210
From San Diego, CA
2,196 miles
Full-Service
$3,292–$5,216
From Dallas, TX
1,056 miles
Full-Service
$2,588–$4,084
From San Jose, CA
2,382 miles
Full-Service
$3,472–$5,487
From Austin, TX
1,168 miles
Full-Service
$2,665–$4,203
From Jacksonville, FL
415 miles
Full-Service
$2,214–$3,474