Quick answer
Overall prices in the Raleigh, NC metro were 98.2 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Raleigh is 8.6% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 40% (103.5 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Raleigh buys about what $69,079 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Raleigh | Oklahoma City | Raleigh vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | 90.4 | +8.6% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 93.8 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.5 | 73.9 | +40.1% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 74.1 | +20.1% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 95.5 | +2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 92.8 | +4.5% |
| $50,000 in Raleigh equals in Oklahoma City | $46,053 | ||
| $100,000 in Raleigh equals in Oklahoma City | $92,106 | ||
| $150,000 in Raleigh equals in Oklahoma City | $138,158 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.