Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 0.5% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 1% (104.5 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $74,641 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Raleigh | Houston vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 98.2 | +0.5% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.6 | +4.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 103.5 | +1.0% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 89.0 | +7.1% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.2 | -2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 97.0 | +2.5% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Raleigh | $49,761 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Raleigh | $99,521 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Raleigh | $149,282 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.