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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Crestview, FL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Montgomery, AL area

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You'd spend $723/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $158.7K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 9.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$723
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$8.7K
Per year

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

Crestview, FL

Population:29K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$289K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:110
Median Home:$512K

Crestview, FL

The Sunshine State

29K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Florida, this city has a population of 29K residents.

💡 Advantage: Florida has no state income tax!

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: Crestview, FL vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 28.6%
Crestview, FL
$1,920
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$548
more
📦Other
↑ 7.7%
Crestview, FL
$1,586
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$122
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.6%
Crestview, FL
$525
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$76.35
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 2.6%
Crestview, FL
$1,251
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$32.87
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 2.0%
Crestview, FL
$979
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$19.39
less
⚡All Utilities
↓ 1.0%
Crestview, FL
$552
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$5.47
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,322
To$1,570
↑ $248
1 Bed
From$1,540
To$1,640
↑ $100
2 Bed
From$1,738
To$1,800
↑ $62.00
3 Bed
From$2,384
To$2,255
↓ $129
Crestview, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,480–$1,480/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.

$6,812
Monthly in Crestview, FL
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$755
Difference

Home Values

Crestview
Raleigh
$289K
Median Value
$512K
↓ -2.2%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +28.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$289K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 77% more expensive than Crestview

Calculate payment - CrestviewCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Crestview, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida 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

Crestview, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
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

Crestview
Raleigh
42 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
69%
Good Air Days
61.7%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
62 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
62 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Crestview, FL on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $125/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $125/mo

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