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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Brighton CDP, NY โ€” COL adjusted from Pittsburgh, PA area + state data

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You'd spend $1.0K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $162.4K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 13.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,032
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$12.4K
Per year

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

Brighton CDP, NY

Population:37K
Cost Index:100

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:114
Median Home:$512K

Brighton CDP, NY

The Empire State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New York, this city has a population of 37K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขResearch Triangle
  • โ€ขState capital
  • โ€ขMajor university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Brighton CDP, NY vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 46.9%
Brighton CDP, NY
$1,681
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$788
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 10.9%
Brighton CDP, NY
$1,540
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$168
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 10.2%
Brighton CDP, NY
$1,165
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$119
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 16.6%
Brighton CDP, NY
$515
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$85.50
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 8.0%
Brighton CDP, NY
$594
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$47.26
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.9%
Brighton CDP, NY
$968
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$9.03
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$611
To$1,570
โ†‘ $959
1 Bed
From$692
To$1,640
โ†‘ $948
2 Bed
From$855
To$1,800
โ†‘ $945
3 Bed
From$1,140
To$2,255
โ†‘ $1,115
Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400โ€“$1,880/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,463
Monthly in Brighton CDP, NY
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,104
Difference

Home Values

Brighton CDP
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $2.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$202
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.6%
Rate difference

Brighton CDP, NY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New York State Tax
Effective: 6.4%
$9.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.0%
$46.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,620/month
$103.4K

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

Brighton CDP, NY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:1.2%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

Brighton CDP
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
12 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
12 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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