Washington vs Raleigh

Cost of living from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV to Raleigh-Cary, NC. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $2,027 vs $1,573. Median home value is $579,900 vs $418,400. Median household income is $126,684 vs $100,103. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 108.9 vs 98.2 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $81,133 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.