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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Cave Spring, VA — COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area + state data

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You'd spend $592/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $157.1K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 7.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$592
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$7.1K
Per year

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

Cave Spring, VA

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$254K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:108
Median Home:$512K

Cave Spring, VA

The Old Dominion State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Virginia, this city has a population of 27K 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: Cave Spring, VA vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 14.7%
Cave Spring, VA
$2,153
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$316
more
📦Other
↑ 7.4%
Cave Spring, VA
$1,590
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$118
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 5.7%
Cave Spring, VA
$1,214
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$69.70
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 4.7%
Cave Spring, VA
$522
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$24.68
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.5%
Cave Spring, VA
$964
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$4.88
less
🏥Healthcare
↓ 0.5%
Cave Spring, VA
$604
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$3.06
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$707
To$1,570
↑ $863
1 Bed
From$808
To$1,640
↑ $832
2 Bed
From$1,010
To$1,800
↑ $790
3 Bed
From$1,364
To$2,255
↑ $891
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.

$7,047
Monthly in Cave Spring, VA
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$520
Difference

Home Values

Cave Spring
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K
Calculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$104
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.8%
Rate difference

Cave Spring, VA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Virginia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,718/month
$104.6K

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

Cave Spring, VA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.7%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Cave Spring
Raleigh
47 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
57.4%
Good Air Days
61.7%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
96 High
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Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

Where your money goes further

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1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $243/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $243/mo
3.Pittsburgh, PA
Save $75.73/mo

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