Moving from Orlando to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Orlando lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$76,844/year
▲ $1,844 more than you make now
| Category | Orlando | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $76,844 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,520 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,764 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,114 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,266 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $59,180 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.2% in Raleigh
- Housing is -16.1% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,188/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~525 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Orlando to Raleigh
| Your Orlando Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $40,775 | +$775 | $33,068 |
| $50,000 | $51,004 | +$1,004 | $40,853 |
| $60,000 | $61,232 | +$1,232 | $48,636 |
| $75,000 | $76,844 | +$1,844 | $59,180 |
| $100,000 | $102,624 | +$2,624 | $76,220 |
| $150,000 | $154,244 | +$4,244 | $109,623 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Orlando and Raleigh Compare
Housing (16% cheaper in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $1,460/month in Orlando. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $385,000 in Orlando.
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 3.2% lower than Orlando, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Orlando: 101.4, Raleigh: 98.2.
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