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4.5%
State tax rate
$1,568
Median rent
97
Walk score
67
Crime /100K
Financial Overview
What does Raleigh actually cost?
Median rent is $1,568/mo in Raleigh.
NC has a 4.5% state income tax rate.
Your actual purchasing power gain or loss depends on your income, your current state's tax rate, and your housing situation. ZipSage calculates the exact dollar difference for your profile — free.
State income tax
4.5%
Median rent
$1,568/mo
Median home price
$433,996
Walk Score
97/100 — Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
76/100
Violent crime rate
67/100K — very low
HRC equality score
79/100 — Good
Avg high temperature
72°F
Sunny days / year
213 days
Humidity
69%
Population
466K
Property tax rate
0.80%
Sales tax rate
6.99%
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Walkability
Walk Score 97/100 — Walker's Paradise.
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Safety
Violent crime 67/100K — very low compared to the national average.
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