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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 LaGrange, GA — COL adjusted from Columbus, GA area + state data

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.5K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,126
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.5K
Per year

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

LaGrange, GA

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$153K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$512K

LaGrange, GA

The Peach State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 32K 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: LaGrange, GA vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 47.1%
LaGrange, GA
$1,678
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$791
more
📦Other
↑ 11.9%
LaGrange, GA
$1,525
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$182
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 8.5%
LaGrange, GA
$1,404
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$120
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 18.7%
LaGrange, GA
$506
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$94.68
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 5.1%
LaGrange, GA
$576
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$29.23
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.6%
LaGrange, GA
$944
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$14.80
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$536
To$1,570
↑ $1,034
1 Bed
From$618
To$1,640
↑ $1,022
2 Bed
From$742
To$1,800
↑ $1,058
3 Bed
From$989
To$2,255
↑ $1,266
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.

$6,633
Monthly in LaGrange, GA
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$934
Difference

Home Values

LaGrange
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K
Calculate 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

LaGrange, 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

LaGrange, 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

LaGrange
Raleigh
49 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
52.7%
Good Air Days
61.7%
82 Moderate
Climate Risk
96 High
None
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 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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