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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Edmond, OK โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Oklahoma City, OK area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.8K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Oklahoma City, OK area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 16.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,234
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.8K
Per year

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

Edmond, OK

Population:98K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$320K

Raleigh, NC

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

Edmond, OK

The Sooner State

98K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 98K 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: Edmond, OK vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 49.0%
Edmond, OK
$1,657
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$812
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.1%
Edmond, OK
$1,523
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$185
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.0%
Edmond, OK
$880
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$79.29
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 5.6%
Edmond, OK
$1,216
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$67.70
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 11.4%
Edmond, OK
$540
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$61.42
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 7.6%
Edmond, OK
$508
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$38.48
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๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$985
To$1,570
โ†‘ $585
1 Bed
From$1,074
To$1,640
โ†‘ $566
2 Bed
From$1,310
To$1,800
โ†‘ $490
3 Bed
From$1,766
To$2,255
โ†‘ $489
Edmond, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,120โ€“$1,390/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.

$6,324
Monthly in Edmond, OK
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,243
Difference

Home Values

Edmond
Raleigh
$320K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +0.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +32%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$268K - $410K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 60% more expensive than Edmond

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $154
Per year
Monthly Difference
$12.84
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.1%
Rate difference

Edmond, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Edmond, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
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

Edmond
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
67 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
67 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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