Net Worth Percentile in Raleigh
Your national net worth ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same wherever you live. But Raleigh’s cost of living is 5% above the national average (COL index: 105), which changes what your net worth actually buys.
Purchasing power in Raleigh
Based on BLS 2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey ($76,615/yr in Raleigh).
Raleigh — key figures
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Total assets (home equity, investments, retirement, savings) minus total debts (mortgage, loans, credit cards). Negative values are fine.
Frequently asked questions
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Raleigh?
Nationally, the top 10% of Americans ages 45-54 have a net worth of roughly $1.7M or more. In Raleigh, where cost of living is 5% above the national average (COL index: 105), that $1.7M covers approximately 22.2 years of living expenses compared to 23.3 years at the national average.
How does Raleigh's cost of living affect my net worth ranking?
Raleigh has a cost of living index of 105 (US average = 100). Your national percentile ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same regardless of where you live. But your purchasing power differs: $1M in Raleigh covers 13.1 years of average living expenses, versus 13.7 years at the national average.
What is the median household income in Raleigh?
The median household income in Raleigh is $78,000 per year. The national median household income is approximately $74,580 (Census ACS 2023).
What is the median home price in Raleigh?
The median home sale price in Raleigh metro area is approximately $420,000 (2024). For a household with $500K in net worth, that represents 119% of the median home price.