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New York City vs Raleigh

$100,000 in New York City buys a lifestyle closer to $63,000 in Raleigh, because Raleigh's cost-of-living index is 106 versus 168.

New York City

The highest-density job market in the US, with NYC local income tax on top of New York State tax.

COL index
168
Typical 1-bed
$3,900/mo
Comfortable salary
$143,000
$100k take-home
$70,090
Full New York City guide

Raleigh

Research Triangle wages plus a flat state tax and growing housing costs.

COL index
106
Typical 1-bed
$1,500/mo
Comfortable salary
$90,000
$100k take-home
$75,699
Full Raleigh guide

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