Moving from Tampa to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Tampa lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$72,968/year
▼ $2,032 less than you make now
| Category | Tampa | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,968 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,667 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,524 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,058 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,101 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $56,618 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.7% in Raleigh
- Housing is -17.7% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,188/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~585 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Tampa to Raleigh
| Your Tampa Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,916 | -$1,084 | $31,654 |
| $50,000 | $48,646 | -$1,354 | $39,058 |
| $60,000 | $58,375 | -$1,625 | $46,462 |
| $75,000 | $72,968 | -$2,032 | $56,618 |
| $100,000 | $97,291 | -$2,709 | $72,695 |
| $150,000 | $145,937 | -$4,063 | $104,299 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Tampa and Raleigh Compare
Housing (18% cheaper in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $1,500/month in Tampa. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $374,000 in Tampa.
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 2.7% lower than Tampa, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Tampa: 100.9, Raleigh: 98.2.
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