City Intelligence
Raleigh, NC
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Raleigh.
COL Index
103
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,500
Home price
$410,000
Population
474,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Raleigh.
Affordability
31/100
Weak
31
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
55/100
Moderate
55
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Raleigh
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $246,200 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $185,400 | 99 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $185,400 | 99 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $180,300 | 97 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $170,000 | 92 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $164,800 | 90 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $164,800 | 90 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $149,400 | 84 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $144,200 | 82 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $144,200 | 82 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Raleigh has the local purchasing power of approximately $97,100 in a national-average city.