How expensive is Raleigh compared to the rest of United States?

Raleigh ranks #166 out of 558 cities globally. It is 5.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 37.4 and local purchasing power is 155.7.

What is the average rent in Raleigh?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh city centre costs approximately USD 1,723 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,340 (saving 22%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,063.

Is Raleigh affordable to live in?

Raleigh is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 NC, United States · #166 of 558 cities · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Raleigh

5.2% under United States-genomsnittet

Placering #166 av 558 städer · Dyrare än 70.3% av städerna i världen

-5.2%

Levnadskostnader

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-5.0%

Hyra

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-3.9%

Livsmedel

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+13.0%

Köpkraft

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Jämfört med United States-genomsnittet

Hyrespriser

Hyrespriser i Raleigh

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 1,723/mo	USD 1,340/mo	22%
3 rum	USD 3,063/mo	USD 2,192/mo	22%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Raleigh

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.05	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.22	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.18	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$13.69	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$10.49	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$8.48	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.43	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$1.00	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.43	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$5.25	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.19	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$5.05

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.22

Bread (500g)

$3.18

Local cheese (1kg)

$13.69

Chicken (1kg)

$10.49

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$8.48

Eggs (12)

$4.43

Milk (1L)

$1.00

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.43

Tomatoes (1kg)

$5.25

Water (1.5L)

$2.19

Wine (mid-range)

$15.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.43	2 sources
Cappuccino	$6.27	2 sources
McMeal	$9.50	2 sources
Cheap meal	$20.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$82.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.43

Cappuccino

$6.27

McMeal

$9.50

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$82.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$121.45	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$50.34	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$109.89	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$75.03	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$121.45

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$50.34

Sport shoes (Nike)

$109.89

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$75.03

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$15.00	2 sources
Gym membership	$53.89	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$15.00

Gym membership

$53.89

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.79	2 sources
Taxi start	$3.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$52.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.79

Taxi start

$3.00

Monthly pass

$52.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$216.93	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$216.93

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

-5.2% Average

Hyra

-5.0% Average

Livsmedel

-3.9% Average

Restauranger

+1.3% Average

Köpkraft

+13.0% Strong

Att bo i Raleigh: vad du kan förvänta dig

Raleigh är average enligt globala mått (plats #166 av 558 städer). 5.2% billigare än United States-genomsnittet, baserat på 80 städer.

Matvaror är average, medan att äta ute är average. Rent erbjuder bäst värde, medan Restaurants är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är stark — invånare har råd med fler varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.

Levnadskostnader i Raleigh

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Prices of Goods & Services in Raleigh

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Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

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Utilities

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