Raleigh vs Washington

Cost of living from Raleigh-Cary, NC to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $1,573 vs $2,027. Median home value is $418,400 vs $579,900. Median household income is $100,103 vs $126,684. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 98.2 vs 108.9 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $99,836 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.