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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lawton, OK — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Oklahoma City, OK area

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You'd spend $794/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $159.5K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 10.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$794
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$9.5K
Per year

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

Lawton, OK

Population:90K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$128K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:111
Median Home:$512K

Lawton, OK

The Sooner State

90K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 90K 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: Lawton, OK vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 27.3%
Lawton, OK
$1,939
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$530
more
📦Other
↑ 6.5%
Lawton, OK
$1,603
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$104
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 6.2%
Lawton, OK
$903
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$56.25
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 8.5%
Lawton, OK
$554
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$47.29
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 4.8%
Lawton, OK
$521
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$25.18
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 0.2%
Lawton, OK
$1,281
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$3.16
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$766
To$1,570
↑ $804
1 Bed
From$776
To$1,640
↑ $864
2 Bed
From$988
To$1,800
↑ $812
3 Bed
From$1,371
To$2,255
↑ $884
Lawton, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $740–$800/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.

$6,801
Monthly in Lawton, OK
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$766
Difference

Home Values

Lawton
Raleigh
$128K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +4.2%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +36.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$115K - $147K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 300% more expensive than Lawton

Calculate payment - LawtonCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $154
Per year
Monthly Difference
$12.84
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.1%
Rate difference

Lawton, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Lawton, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
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

Lawton
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
67 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
67 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Lawton, OK on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $61.49/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $61.49/mo

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