What does housing cost in Raleigh in 2026?

Housing in Raleigh runs to about €1,255 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Raleigh?

Asking rent in Raleigh stands at 1,468 €/month.

What are property prices in Raleigh?

To buy in Raleigh, expect 377,800 €.

Cost of Living in Raleigh, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Raleigh — 2026

Raleigh has 470,763 residents and lies in Caroline du Nord. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,255 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 322,934 €. Median income is 70,454 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 21% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Raleigh

Rent

Median rent: 1,255 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 322,934 €

Income

Median household income: 70,454 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 2,446 €/year

Quality of life — Raleigh

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

30,5 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

11 %

Cities near Raleigh

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