Denver vs Raleigh: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison
Denver's typical home is worth $540,400, 56% higher than the typical home in Raleigh at $347,000.
Income differs between the two: $85,853 at the median in Denver, $78,631 in Raleigh.
Typical rent runs $1,665 in Denver and $1,371 in Raleigh.
Both cities carry FEMA's "Relatively High" natural-hazard rating.
| Metric | Denver, CO | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 710,800 | 465,517 |
| Median home value | $540,400 | $347,000 |
| Median household income | $85,853 | $78,631 |
| Median gross rent | $1,665 | $1,371 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Relatively High |
Both home values and rent run lower in Raleigh, NC than in Denver, CO, making it the more affordable of the two on housing alone.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.