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Moving to League looks like a financial upgrade — better income-to-cost ratio.
League has a cost index of 105 vs 105 for Raleigh. Both cities have the same overall cost index. Monthly rent goes from $1,567 to $1,764 (+13%).
If you earn the Raleigh median of $82,424, you would need approximately $82,424/year in League to maintain equivalent purchasing power, based on the cost index difference of 0 points (0%).
Median rent in Raleigh is $1,567/month. In League it is $1,764/month — a difference of +$197 per month, or $2,364 per year.
Moving to League looks like a financial upgrade — better income-to-cost ratio. The salary equivalent to maintain your current lifestyle is $82,424/year in League. The median income there is $119,870.
Estimated monthly essentials total $3,561 in Raleigh vs $3,761 in League — a difference of +$200/month (+$2,400/year).
The median home price in League is $368,400 vs $428,831 in Raleigh. With 20% down and a 6.5% rate, the estimated monthly mortgage payment is $1,863 in League vs $2,168 in Raleigh.