Moving from St. Louis to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$77,421/year
▲ $2,421 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $77,421 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,647 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,800 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,123 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$3,290 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $59,561 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +3.2% in Raleigh
- Housing is +31.0% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $162/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~665 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Raleigh
| Your St. Louis Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,291 | +$1,291 | $33,461 |
| $50,000 | $51,614 | +$1,614 | $41,317 |
| $60,000 | $61,937 | +$1,937 | $49,173 |
| $75,000 | $77,421 | +$2,421 | $59,561 |
| $100,000 | $103,228 | +$3,228 | $76,620 |
| $150,000 | $154,841 | +$4,841 | $110,006 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Raleigh Compare
Housing (31% more expensive in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. North Carolina has a flat 4.3% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Raleigh would save you about $162/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Raleigh's overall cost of living is 3.2% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Raleigh: 98.2.
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