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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Ferry Pass, FL โ€” COL adjusted from Montgomery, AL area + state data

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You'd spend $779/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $159.3K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 10.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$779
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$9.3K
Per year

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

Ferry Pass, FL

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$104K

Raleigh, NC

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

Ferry Pass, FL

The Sunshine State

30K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Florida, this city has a population of 30K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Florida 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: Ferry Pass, FL vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 29.4%
Ferry Pass, FL
$1,907
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$561
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 8.4%
Ferry Pass, FL
$1,575
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$133
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 14.9%
Ferry Pass, FL
$523
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$78.12
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 3.3%
Ferry Pass, FL
$1,243
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$41.32
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 1.6%
Ferry Pass, FL
$975
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$16.08
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 0.7%
Ferry Pass, FL
$550
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$3.60
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$620
To$1,570
โ†‘ $950
1 Bed
From$724
To$1,640
โ†‘ $916
2 Bed
From$879
To$1,800
โ†‘ $921
3 Bed
From$1,189
To$2,255
โ†‘ $1,066
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.

$6,773
Monthly in Ferry Pass, FL
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$794
Difference

Home Values

Ferry Pass
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K

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

Ferry Pass, 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

Ferry Pass, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Ferry Pass
Raleigh
42 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
69%
Good Air Days
61.7%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
62 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
62 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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