Moving from Jacksonville to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Jacksonville lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$78,579/year
▲ $3,579 more than you make now
| Category | Jacksonville | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $78,579 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,901 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,872 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,139 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,340 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $60,327 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -1.3% in Raleigh
- Housing is -5.7% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,188/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~415 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Jacksonville to Raleigh
| Your Jacksonville Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,613 | +$1,613 | $33,706 |
| $50,000 | $52,021 | +$2,021 | $41,626 |
| $60,000 | $62,488 | +$2,488 | $49,592 |
| $75,000 | $78,579 | +$3,579 | $60,327 |
| $100,000 | $104,837 | +$4,837 | $77,683 |
| $150,000 | $157,533 | +$7,533 | $111,732 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Jacksonville and Raleigh Compare
Housing (6% cheaper in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $1,246/month in Jacksonville. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $282,000 in Jacksonville.
Taxes
Florida 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 1.3% lower than Jacksonville, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Jacksonville: 99.5, Raleigh: 98.2.
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