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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Bartlett, TN — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.2K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,429
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.2K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Bartlett, TN

Population:56K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$220K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$512K

Bartlett, TN

The Volunteer State

56K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 56K residents.

💡 Advantage: Tennessee has no state income tax!

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Bartlett, TN vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 56.9%
Bartlett, TN
$1,573
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$896
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📦Other
↑ 7.7%
Bartlett, TN
$1,586
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$122
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🚗Transportation
↑ 9.0%
Bartlett, TN
$1,178
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$106
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 17.2%
Bartlett, TN
$513
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$88.40
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.9%
Bartlett, TN
$914
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$45.05
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 5.9%
Bartlett, TN
$516
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$30.53
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$854
To$1,570
↑ $716
1 Bed
From$926
To$1,640
↑ $714
2 Bed
From$1,023
To$1,800
↑ $777
3 Bed
From$1,353
To$2,255
↑ $902
Bartlett, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,150–$1,150/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,279
Monthly in Bartlett, TN
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,288
Difference

Home Values

Bartlett
Raleigh
$220K
Median Value
$512K
0%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +30.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$220K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 133% more expensive than Bartlett

Calculate payment - BartlettCalculate payment - Raleigh

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $7.1K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$594
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

Bartlett, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Bartlett, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Bartlett
Raleigh
55 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Tennessee and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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