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Overall prices in the Raleigh, NC metro were 98.2 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Raleigh is 5.5% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 32% (103.5 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Raleigh buys about what $71,116 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Raleigh | Louisville/Jefferson County | Raleigh vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | 93.1 | +5.5% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.2 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.5 | 78.6 | +31.7% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 75.0 | +18.7% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 96.8 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 93.2 | +4.1% |
| $50,000 in Raleigh equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,411 | ||
| $100,000 in Raleigh equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $94,822 | ||
| $150,000 in Raleigh equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $142,232 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.