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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Greenville, MS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.6K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 30.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,297
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.6K
Per year

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

Greenville, MS

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$47K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$512K

Greenville, MS

The Magnolia State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Mississippi, this city has a population of 28K 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: Greenville, MS vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 72.2%
Greenville, MS
$1,434
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,035
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📦Other
↑ 18.1%
Greenville, MS
$1,445
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$262
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🚗Transportation
↑ 19.6%
Greenville, MS
$1,073
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$211
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 22.8%
Greenville, MS
$489
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$112
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 9.9%
Greenville, MS
$873
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$86.49
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 10.9%
Greenville, MS
$493
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$53.92
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$514
To$1,570
↑ $1,056
1 Bed
From$609
To$1,640
↑ $1,031
2 Bed
From$668
To$1,800
↑ $1,132
3 Bed
From$932
To$2,255
↑ $1,323
Greenville, MSZIP-level data

1BR range: $770–$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.

$5,807
Monthly in Greenville, MS
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,760
Difference

Home Values

Greenville
Raleigh
$47K
Median Value
$512K
↓ -24.6%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↓ -46.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$42K - $51K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 990% more expensive than Greenville

Calculate payment - GreenvilleCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $225
Per year
Monthly Difference
$18.75
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Greenville, MS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Mississippi State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,803/month
$105.6K

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

Greenville, MS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Greenville
Raleigh
55 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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