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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Bethel Park, PA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Pittsburgh, PA area

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.1K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Pittsburgh, PA area
Overall Cost
↑ 14.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,091
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.1K
Per year

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

Bethel Park, PA

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$288K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$512K

Bethel Park, PA

The Keystone State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 32K 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: Bethel Park, PA vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 47.9%
Bethel Park, PA
$1,669
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$800
more
📦Other
↑ 11.7%
Bethel Park, PA
$1,529
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$178
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.0%
Bethel Park, PA
$1,157
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$127
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 17.0%
Bethel Park, PA
$514
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$87.29
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 7.6%
Bethel Park, PA
$592
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$45.20
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.6%
Bethel Park, PA
$965
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$5.67
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$906
To$1,570
↑ $664
1 Bed
From$970
To$1,640
↑ $670
2 Bed
From$1,173
To$1,800
↑ $627
3 Bed
From$1,496
To$2,255
↑ $759
Bethel Park, PAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,200–$1,200/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.

$6,425
Monthly in Bethel Park, PA
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,142
Difference

Home Values

Bethel Park
Raleigh
$288K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +2.3%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +26.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$288K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 78% more expensive than Bethel Park

Calculate payment - Bethel ParkCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.5K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$210
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.7%
Rate difference

Bethel Park, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Bethel Park, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Bethel Park
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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