Cost of Living in Raleigh-Cary, NC
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Annual Breakdown
Gross Salary $70,000
Taxes (Est.) ...
Housing (Rent) -$21,000
Net Income ...
Cost of Living Index
104.0
Cheaper Avg (100) Pricier
Living in Raleigh-Cary, NC is roughly 4% more expensive than the national average.
Monthly Take-Home
... / mo
Affordability Score
–
Grade Rent Burden –%
Affordable (<20%) 30% Rule Stretched (>40%)
K-12 Schools
See Details → Schools 275
Enrollment 220,430
Pupil:Teacher 0:1
Charter 8.6%
Title I 0%
Colleges & Universities
See Details → Institutions 19
Avg In-State $15,088
Avg Out-of-State $18,511
Avg Grad Rate 53.1%
| Institution | Enrollment | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchells Academy | 33 | $0 | 87.0% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 37,323 | $6,535 | 85.0% |
| MyComputerCareer at Raleigh | 1,617 | $0 | 70.0% |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh | 133 | $0 | 70.0% |
| Meredith College | 1,576 | $43,816 | 65.0% |
| Gwinnett College | 117 | $0 | 63.0% |
| Miller-Motte College-Raleigh | 214 | $0 | 59.0% |
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College | 74 | $10,350 | 55.0% |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | 2,926 | $9,816 | 46.0% |
| William Peace University | 730 | $32,550 | 44.0% |
| Louisburg College | 413 | $19,928 | 39.0% |
| Saint Augustine's University | 943 | $10,968 | 33.0% |
| Wake Technical Community College | 22,763 | $2,076 | 31.0% |
| Johnston Community College | 4,680 | $2,432 | 29.0% |
| Shaw University | 962 | $12,408 | 20.0% |
| Shepherds Theological Seminary | 192 | $0 | — |
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