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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Cibolo, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from San Antonio, TX area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.4K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 16.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,203
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.4K
Per year

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

Cibolo, TX

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$326K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$512K

Cibolo, TX

The Lone Star State

36K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 36K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Cibolo, TX vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 42.2%
Cibolo, TX
$1,736
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$733
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.8%
Cibolo, TX
$1,513
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$194
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 8.6%
Cibolo, TX
$1,182
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$102
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 19.1%
Cibolo, TX
$505
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$96.25
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.6%
Cibolo, TX
$875
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$83.94
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 15.0%
Cibolo, TX
$475
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$71.43
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๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,265
To$1,570
โ†‘ $305
1 Bed
From$1,382
To$1,640
โ†‘ $258
2 Bed
From$1,671
To$1,800
โ†‘ $129
3 Bed
From$2,147
To$2,255
โ†‘ $108
Cibolo, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,770โ€“$1,770/mo

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.

$6,286
Monthly in Cibolo, TX
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,281
Difference

Home Values

Cibolo
Raleigh
$326K
Median Value
$512K
โ†“ -1.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +19.4%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$326K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 57% more expensive than Cibolo

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $7.1K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$594
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

Cibolo, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

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

Cibolo, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Cibolo
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47.5%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
105 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
105 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Texas and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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