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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lakewood, OH — COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area + state data

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.4K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,786
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.4K
Per year

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

Lakewood, OH

Population:49K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$128K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$512K

Lakewood, OH

The Buckeye State

49K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 49K 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: Lakewood, OH vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 72.6%
Lakewood, OH
$1,430
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,039
more
📦Other
↑ 14.8%
Lakewood, OH
$1,487
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$220
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 20.4%
Lakewood, OH
$454
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$92.43
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 16.7%
Lakewood, OH
$515
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$86.21
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 1.6%
Lakewood, OH
$1,305
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$21.11
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🛒Groceries
↑ 1.2%
Lakewood, OH
$947
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$11.84
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Lakewood, OH: Lakewood Municipal Income Tax$2,250/yr (1.5%)

Raleigh, NC has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$528
To$1,570
↑ $1,042
1 Bed
From$609
To$1,640
↑ $1,031
2 Bed
From$731
To$1,800
↑ $1,069
3 Bed
From$975
To$2,255
↑ $1,280
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.

$6,139
Monthly in Lakewood, OH
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,428
Difference

Home Values

Lakewood
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
↓ $2.7K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$225
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.8%
Rate difference

Lakewood, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Lakewood, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Lakewood
Raleigh
54 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
37.2%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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