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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 15.7% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 65% (170.4 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $64,824 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Raleigh | Los Angeles vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 98.2 | +15.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.6 | +10.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 103.5 | +64.7% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 89.0 | +78.3% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.2 | +6.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 97.0 | +16.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Raleigh | $43,216 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Raleigh | $86,432 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Raleigh | $129,648 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.