Pool removal costs in Raleigh are usually best treated as examples or averages, because every lot, pool type, and restoration scope is different.
Two pools that look similar from the street can have very different removal costs if one has narrow side-yard access, mature trees, drainage concerns, or extra concrete around the deck. That is common in Raleigh and nearby Wake County neighborhoods.
The best local quote is usually the one that accounts for access, restoration, and the actual finish you want in the yard, not just the example cost to break up the shell.
If you are comparing contractors, treat any number you see as an estimate or average example rather than a fixed citywide rate.