with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lexington
changea dispatch from
raleigh
NC
35.78°N
78.64°W
Raleigh is the third leg of the Research Triangle, full of oaks (its nickname is the City of Oaks), state museums that are all free, and a downtown that's grown up fast without losing its quiet edges. NC State pumps young energy in, the food scene is sneaky-good, and the surrounding pine forests make summer evenings smell incredible. Beaches are two hours east, mountains three hours west.
in our guides
the verdict
the monthly premium over Lexington
Barely costlier than Lexington. If Raleigh pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,663/mo
12% more expensive than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,295/mo
$175 less than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$440k
36% more expensive than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
1.5M
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in raleigh.
Lexington only logs 171 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Lexington.
58/100
3% lower than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: William B. Umstead State Park, 9.9 mi.
97/100
10% higher than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
39
200% more than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
cities that play in raleigh's register:
