Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 13.2% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 46% (151.3 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $66,243 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Raleigh | Seattle vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 98.2 | +13.2% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.6 | +7.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 103.5 | +46.2% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 89.0 | +4.3% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.2 | +8.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 97.0 | +12.5% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Raleigh | $44,162 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Raleigh | $88,324 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Raleigh | $132,486 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.