Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 4.3% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 23% (79.4 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $78,381 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | Raleigh | Cleveland vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 98.2 | -4.3% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.6 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 103.5 | -23.2% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 89.0 | +7.9% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.2 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 97.0 | -4.6% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Raleigh | $52,254 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Raleigh | $104,508 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Raleigh | $156,762 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.