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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Broken Arrow, OK — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 14.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,094
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.1K
Per year

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

Broken Arrow, OK

Population:119K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$293K

Raleigh, NC

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

Broken Arrow, OK

The Sooner State

119K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 119K 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: Broken Arrow, OK vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 48.6%
Broken Arrow, OK
$1,661
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$808
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 15.7%
Broken Arrow, OK
$519
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$81.50
more
📦Other
↑ 4.8%
Broken Arrow, OK
$1,629
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$78.66
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 6.2%
Broken Arrow, OK
$1,210
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$74.53
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 13.9%
Broken Arrow, OK
$480
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$66.71
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 6.9%
Broken Arrow, OK
$897
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$62.32
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$992
To$1,570
↑ $578
1 Bed
From$1,042
To$1,640
↑ $598
2 Bed
From$1,290
To$1,800
↑ $510
3 Bed
From$1,695
To$2,255
↑ $560
Broken Arrow, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,150–$1,310/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.

$6,396
Monthly in Broken Arrow, OK
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,171
Difference

Home Values

Broken Arrow
Raleigh
$293K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +2%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +34.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$262K - $296K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 75% more expensive than Broken Arrow

Calculate payment - Broken ArrowCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $154
Per year
Monthly Difference
$12.84
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.1%
Rate difference

Broken Arrow, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Broken Arrow, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Broken Arrow
Raleigh
51 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
48.4%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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