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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Fremont, NE โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Omaha, NE area

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You'd spend $1.0K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $162.3K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 13.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,024
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$12.3K
Per year

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

Fremont, NE

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$243K

Raleigh, NC

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

Fremont, NE

The Cornhusker State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Nebraska, this city has a population of 28K 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: Fremont, NE vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 38.9%
Fremont, NE
$1,777
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$692
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.1%
Fremont, NE
$1,523
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$185
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 10.1%
Fremont, NE
$1,166
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$118
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 20.1%
Fremont, NE
$455
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$91.33
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 8.9%
Fremont, NE
$660
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$59.04
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.3%
Fremont, NE
$919
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$39.95
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$622
To$1,570
โ†‘ $948
1 Bed
From$686
To$1,640
โ†‘ $954
2 Bed
From$893
To$1,800
โ†‘ $907
3 Bed
From$1,076
To$2,255
โ†‘ $1,179
Fremont, NEZIP-level data

1BR range: $860โ€“$860/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.

$6,500
Monthly in Fremont, NE
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,067
Difference

Home Values

Fremont
Raleigh
$243K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +6%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +41.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$243K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 110% more expensive than Fremont

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $2.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$184
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Fremont, NE

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Nebraska State Tax
Effective: 6.2%
$9.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.9%
$46.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,638/month
$103.7K

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

Fremont, NE Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Fremont
Raleigh
45 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
63.7%
Good Air Days
61.7%
96 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.4ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
35 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+3.4ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
35 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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