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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Hinesville, GA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL area

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You'd spend $887/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.6K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 11.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$887
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.6K
Per year

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

Hinesville, GA

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$234K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:112
Median Home:$512K

Hinesville, GA

The Peach State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 36K 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: Hinesville, GA vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 34.6%
Hinesville, GA
$1,835
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$634
more
📦Other
↑ 14.0%
Hinesville, GA
$1,498
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$209
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.4%
Hinesville, GA
$1,185
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$99.15
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.8%
Hinesville, GA
$548
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$53.43
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 2.0%
Hinesville, GA
$979
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$19.81
less
⚡All Utilities
↓ 0.9%
Hinesville, GA
$551
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$4.72
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$965
To$1,570
↑ $605
1 Bed
From$1,012
To$1,640
↑ $628
2 Bed
From$1,106
To$1,800
↑ $694
3 Bed
From$1,467
To$2,255
↑ $788
Hinesville, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290–$1,290/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.

$6,596
Monthly in Hinesville, GA
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$971
Difference

Home Values

Hinesville
Raleigh
$234K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +1.2%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +58.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$234K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 119% more expensive than Hinesville

Calculate payment - HinesvilleCalculate 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
$111
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.9%
Rate difference

Hinesville, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

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

Hinesville, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Hinesville
Raleigh
50 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
51.9%
Good Air Days
61.7%
97 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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