Moving from Atlanta to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Atlanta lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$73,575/year
▼ $1,425 less than you make now
| Category | Atlanta | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,575 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,801 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,562 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,067 |
| State Tax | -$3,893 | -$3,127 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,256 | $57,019 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -1.9% in Raleigh
- Housing is -6.8% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $705/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~355 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Atlanta to Raleigh
| Your Atlanta Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,240 | -$760 | $31,900 |
| $50,000 | $49,050 | -$950 | $39,366 |
| $60,000 | $58,860 | -$1,140 | $46,831 |
| $75,000 | $73,575 | -$1,425 | $57,019 |
| $100,000 | $98,100 | -$1,900 | $73,230 |
| $150,000 | $147,150 | -$2,850 | $105,076 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Atlanta and Raleigh Compare
Housing (7% cheaper in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $1,630/month in Atlanta. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $411,000 in Atlanta.
Taxes
Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. North Carolina has a flat 4.3% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Raleigh would save you about $705/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Raleigh's overall cost of living is 1.9% lower than Atlanta, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Atlanta: 100.1, Raleigh: 98.2.
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