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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Eagle Pass, TX — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Laredo, TX area

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $162.6K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 14.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,052
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$12.6K
Per year

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

Eagle Pass, TX

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$223K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:114
Median Home:$512K

Eagle Pass, TX

The Lone Star State

28K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 28K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas 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: Eagle Pass, TX vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 39.2%
Eagle Pass, TX
$1,774
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$695
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 16.9%
Eagle Pass, TX
$514
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$86.68
more
📦Other
↑ 4.4%
Eagle Pass, TX
$1,635
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$72.45
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 4.8%
Eagle Pass, TX
$1,349
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$64.51
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 8.4%
Eagle Pass, TX
$504
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$42.44
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🛒Groceries
↑ 2.9%
Eagle Pass, TX
$932
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$27.40
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$851
To$1,570
↑ $719
1 Bed
From$935
To$1,640
↑ $705
2 Bed
From$1,019
To$1,800
↑ $781
3 Bed
From$1,407
To$2,255
↑ $848
Eagle Pass, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $890–$890/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.

$6,708
Monthly in Eagle Pass, TX
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$859
Difference

Home Values

Eagle Pass
Raleigh
$223K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +0.7%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +33.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$223K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 129% more expensive than Eagle Pass

Calculate payment - Eagle PassCalculate 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

Eagle Pass, 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

Eagle Pass, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Eagle Pass
Raleigh
45 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
57.7%
Good Air Days
61.7%
89 Moderate
Climate Risk
96 High
🌡
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.7°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
151 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.7°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
151 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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