Salary Needed to Live in Raleigh
Housing costs are usually the biggest factor in the salary needed to live comfortably in Raleigh, NC.
Assumptions updated: March 2026
Estimated comfortable salary
$189,480
assumes housing = 30% of income
Minimum salary estimate
$142,110
assumes housing = 40% of income
Average rent: $1,579
Median home price: $395,000
Property tax rate: 0.7%