with $100k coming in, swapping out of Tampa
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 Tampa
Raleigh edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,663/mo
17% cheaper than Tampa(vs $1,996/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Tampa
vs 0% in Tampa
$6,295/mo
$42 less than Tampa
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$440k
18% more expensive than Tampa
vs $374k in Tampa
1.5M
vs 3.3M in Tampa
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in raleigh.
Tampa actually gets more: 243 pleasant days a year.
Comparable to Tampa for events and concerts.
58/100
6% lower than Tampa
vs 62/100 in Tampa
Closest outdoor draw: William B. Umstead State Park, 9.9 mi.
97/100
5% higher than Tampa
vs 92/100 in Tampa
39
43% fewer than Tampa
vs 68 nonstops in Tampa
cities that play in raleigh's register:
