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Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 2.7% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 15% (87.9 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $77,112 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Columbus | Raleigh | Columbus vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 98.2 | -2.7% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.6 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 103.5 | -15.0% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 89.0 | +7.4% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.2 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 97.0 | -0.5% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in Raleigh | $51,408 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in Raleigh | $102,816 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in Raleigh | $154,223 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.