Moving from Phoenix to Raleigh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Raleigh, you'd need to earn:
$71,266/year
▼ $3,734 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,266 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,293 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,418 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,033 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$3,029 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $55,493 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -5.0% in Raleigh
- Housing is -14.6% in Raleigh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,313/year in taxes in Raleigh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,899 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Raleigh
| Your Phoenix Salary | Raleigh Equivalent | Difference | Raleigh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,009 | -$1,991 | $30,963 |
| $50,000 | $47,511 | -$2,489 | $38,194 |
| $60,000 | $57,013 | -$2,987 | $45,425 |
| $75,000 | $71,266 | -$3,734 | $55,493 |
| $100,000 | $95,021 | -$4,979 | $71,195 |
| $150,000 | $142,532 | -$7,468 | $102,116 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Raleigh Compare
Housing (15% cheaper in Raleigh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh rents for $1,240/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $431,000 in Raleigh vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. North Carolina has a flat 4.3% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Raleigh would cost you about $1,313/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Raleigh's overall cost of living is 5.0% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Raleigh: 98.2.
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