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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lake Jackson, TX — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $953/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $161.4K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 12.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$953
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$11.4K
Per year

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

Lake Jackson, TX

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$264K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:113
Median Home:$512K

Lake Jackson, TX

The Lone Star State

28K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 28K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Lake Jackson, TX vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 40.4%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,758
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$710
more
📦Other
↑ 8.3%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,577
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$131
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 11.5%
Lake Jackson, TX
$861
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$98.66
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 13.2%
Lake Jackson, TX
$531
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$70.29
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 4.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$522
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$24.72
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 0.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,293
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$8.53
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$849
To$1,570
↑ $721
1 Bed
From$978
To$1,640
↑ $662
2 Bed
From$1,069
To$1,800
↑ $731
3 Bed
From$1,448
To$2,255
↑ $807
Lake Jackson, TXZIP-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.

$6,541
Monthly in Lake Jackson, TX
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,026
Difference

Home Values

Lake Jackson
Raleigh
$264K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +19.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$264K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 93% more expensive than Lake Jackson

Calculate payment - Lake JacksonCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $7.1K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$594
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

Lake Jackson, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

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

Lake Jackson, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Lake Jackson
Raleigh
61 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
13.7%
Good Air Days
61.7%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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