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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Garden City, KS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Wichita, KS area

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You'd spend $2.0K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $173.9K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 26.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,993
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$23.9K
Per year

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

Garden City, KS

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$229K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:127
Median Home:$512K

Garden City, KS

The Sunflower State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 27K residents.

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: Garden City, KS vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 66.8%
Garden City, KS
$1,480
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$989
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📦Other
↑ 16.8%
Garden City, KS
$1,462
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$246
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🚗Transportation
↑ 19.9%
Garden City, KS
$1,071
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$213
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🛒Groceries
↑ 14.3%
Garden City, KS
$840
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$120
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.3%
Garden City, KS
$550
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$51.22
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 8.1%
Garden City, KS
$505
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$40.93
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$598
To$1,570
↑ $972
1 Bed
From$598
To$1,640
↑ $1,042
2 Bed
From$788
To$1,800
↑ $1,012
3 Bed
From$1,083
To$2,255
↑ $1,172
Garden City, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $790–$790/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.

$5,908
Monthly in Garden City, KS
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,660
Difference

Home Values

Garden City
Raleigh
$229K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +1.1%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +27.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$229K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 124% more expensive than Garden City

Calculate payment - Garden CityCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$108
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.9%
Rate difference

Garden City, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

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

Garden City, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

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

Garden City
Raleigh
43 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
75.1%
Good Air Days
61.7%
97 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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