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Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 0.1% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 16% (120.4 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $75,070 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Raleigh | Austin vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 98.2 | -0.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.6 | -3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 103.5 | +16.3% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 89.0 | -7.8% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 98.2 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 97.0 | +2.7% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Raleigh | $50,046 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Raleigh | $100,093 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Raleigh | $150,139 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.