Moving from Colorado Springs to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Colorado Springs lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$73,101/year
▼ $1,899 less than you make now
| Category | Colorado Springs | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,101 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,696 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,532 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,060 |
| State Tax | -$3,300 | -$3,107 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,849 | $56,706 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.5% in Raleigh
- Housing is -10.9% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $113/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,449 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Colorado Springs to Raleigh
| Your Colorado Springs Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,987 | -$1,013 | $31,708 |
| $50,000 | $48,734 | -$1,266 | $39,125 |
| $60,000 | $58,481 | -$1,519 | $46,543 |
| $75,000 | $73,101 | -$1,899 | $56,706 |
| $100,000 | $97,468 | -$2,532 | $72,812 |
| $150,000 | $146,202 | -$3,798 | $104,468 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Colorado Springs and Raleigh Compare
Housing (11% cheaper in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $1,320/month in Colorado Springs. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $475,000 in Colorado Springs.
Taxes
Colorado has a flat 4.4% 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 $113/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Raleigh's overall cost of living is 2.5% lower than Colorado Springs, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Colorado Springs: 100.7, Raleigh: 98.2.
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