Moving from Austin to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$79,894/year
▲ $4,894 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $79,894 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,191 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,953 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,158 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,396 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $61,196 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +0.1% in Raleigh
- Housing is -14.0% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,188/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,168 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Raleigh
| Your Austin Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,272 | +$2,272 | $34,208 |
| $50,000 | $52,799 | +$2,799 | $42,219 |
| $60,000 | $63,385 | +$3,385 | $50,274 |
| $75,000 | $79,894 | +$4,894 | $61,196 |
| $100,000 | $106,512 | +$6,512 | $78,790 |
| $150,000 | $160,045 | +$10,045 | $113,342 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Raleigh Compare
Housing (14% cheaper in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. North Carolina has a flat 4.3% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Raleigh would cost you about $3,188/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Raleigh's overall cost of living is 0.1% higher than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Raleigh: 98.2.
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