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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Jeffersonville, IN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Louisville, KY area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $162.6K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 14.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,049
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$12.6K
Per year

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

Jeffersonville, IN

Population:51K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$246K

Raleigh, NC

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

Jeffersonville, IN

The Hoosier State

51K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 51K 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: Jeffersonville, IN vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 36.1%
Jeffersonville, IN
$1,813
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$655
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 13.6%
Jeffersonville, IN
$1,504
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$204
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 21.0%
Jeffersonville, IN
$452
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$94.78
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 9.6%
Jeffersonville, IN
$548
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$52.74
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 3.6%
Jeffersonville, IN
$1,240
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$44.07
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 2.8%
Jeffersonville, IN
$933
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$26.48
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$820
To$1,570
โ†‘ $750
1 Bed
From$884
To$1,640
โ†‘ $756
2 Bed
From$1,077
To$1,800
โ†‘ $723
3 Bed
From$1,374
To$2,255
โ†‘ $881
Jeffersonville, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,100โ€“$1,100/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.

$6,490
Monthly in Jeffersonville, IN
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,077
Difference

Home Values

Jeffersonville
Raleigh
$246K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +2.9%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +36%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$246K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 108% more expensive than Jeffersonville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.3K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$190
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Jeffersonville, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

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

Jeffersonville, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Jeffersonville
Raleigh
50 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
50.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
37 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
37 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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