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Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 12.5% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 105% (211.9 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $66,669 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Jose | Raleigh | San Jose vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 98.2 | +12.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.6 | +8.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 103.5 | +104.8% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 89.0 | +76.1% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.2 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 97.0 | +23.0% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in Raleigh | $44,446 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in Raleigh | $88,892 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in Raleigh | $133,338 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.