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Overall prices in the Raleigh, NC metro were 98.2 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Raleigh is 2.7% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 16% (103.5 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Raleigh buys about what $77,071 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Raleigh | Salt Lake City | Raleigh vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | 100.9 | -2.7% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.4 | +0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.5 | 123.3 | -16.1% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 79.0 | +12.6% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 99.0 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 98.5 | -1.5% |
| $50,000 in Raleigh equals in Salt Lake City | $51,381 | ||
| $100,000 in Raleigh equals in Salt Lake City | $102,762 | ||
| $150,000 in Raleigh equals in Salt Lake City | $154,143 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.