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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Crown Point, IN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Chicago, IL area

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You'd spend $88.65/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $151.1K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 1.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$88.65
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$1.1K
Per year

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

Crown Point, IN

Population:35K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$345K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:101
Median Home:$512K

Crown Point, IN

The Hoosier State

35K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 35K 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: Crown Point, IN vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 13.8%
Crown Point, IN
$1,490
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$206
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 9.5%
Crown Point, IN
$1,559
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$149
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 11.8%
Crown Point, IN
$489
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$57.57
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.3%
Crown Point, IN
$560
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$40.86
more
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 0.9%
Crown Point, IN
$2,448
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$21.26
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 1.0%
Crown Point, IN
$969
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$9.96
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$829
To$1,570
โ†‘ $741
1 Bed
From$935
To$1,640
โ†‘ $705
2 Bed
From$1,138
To$1,800
โ†‘ $662
3 Bed
From$1,395
To$2,255
โ†‘ $860
Crown Point, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,240โ€“$1,240/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.

$7,515
Monthly in Crown Point, IN
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$52.42
Difference

Home Values

Crown Point
Raleigh
$345K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +1.3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +28.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$345K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 48% more expensive than Crown Point

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.3K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$190
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Crown Point, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

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

Crown Point, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Crown Point
Raleigh
54 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
35.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+3.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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