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Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 1.4% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 6% (109.8 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $74,000 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Jacksonville | Raleigh | Jacksonville vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 98.2 | +1.4% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.6 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 103.5 | +6.1% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 89.0 | -1.6% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.2 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 97.0 | +2.7% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in Raleigh | $49,333 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in Raleigh | $98,666 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in Raleigh | $147,999 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.