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Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 3.3% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 19% (123.4 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $72,588 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Raleigh | Orlando vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 98.2 | +3.3% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.6 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 103.5 | +19.2% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 89.0 | -2.0% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.2 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 97.0 | +4.5% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Raleigh | $48,392 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Raleigh | $96,785 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Raleigh | $145,177 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.