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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Bellevue, NE — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Omaha, NE area

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You'd spend $863/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.4K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA area
Overall Cost
↑ 11.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$863
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.4K
Per year

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

Bellevue, NE

Population:64K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$247K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:112
Median Home:$512K

Bellevue, NE

The Cornhusker State

64K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Nebraska, this city has a population of 64K residents.

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: Bellevue, NE vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 36.3%
Bellevue, NE
$1,811
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$658
more
📦Other
↑ 10.0%
Bellevue, NE
$1,552
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$155
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.1%
Bellevue, NE
$1,188
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$95.74
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 18.9%
Bellevue, NE
$459
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$86.97
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 9.8%
Bellevue, NE
$666
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$65.36
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.4%
Bellevue, NE
$928
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$31.14
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$804
To$1,570
↑ $766
1 Bed
From$845
To$1,640
↑ $795
2 Bed
From$1,008
To$1,800
↑ $792
3 Bed
From$1,333
To$2,255
↑ $922
Bellevue, NEZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,040–$1,040/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.

$6,606
Monthly in Bellevue, NE
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$961
Difference

Home Values

Bellevue
Raleigh
$247K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +1.8%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +38%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$247K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 107% more expensive than Bellevue

Calculate payment - BellevueCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $2.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$184
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Bellevue, NE

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Nebraska State Tax
Effective: 6.2%
$9.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.9%
$46.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,638/month
$103.7K

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

Bellevue, NE Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Bellevue
Raleigh
45 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
63.7%
Good Air Days
61.7%
96 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
35 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
35 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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