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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Magna metro township, UT โ€” COL adjusted from Boise, ID area + state data

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You'd spend $706/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $158.5K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 9.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$706
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$8.5K
Per year

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

Magna metro township, UT

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$504K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:109
Median Home:$512K

Magna metro township, UT

The Beehive State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 30K 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: Magna metro township, UT vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 15.1%
Magna metro township, UT
$1,484
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$223
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๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 9.7%
Magna metro township, UT
$2,249
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$219
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 15.9%
Magna metro township, UT
$1,108
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$176
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 22.9%
Magna metro township, UT
$445
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$102
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.1%
Magna metro township, UT
$896
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$63.72
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 2.0%
Magna metro township, UT
$589
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$11.71
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$675
To$1,570
โ†‘ $895
1 Bed
From$782
To$1,640
โ†‘ $858
2 Bed
From$995
To$1,800
โ†‘ $805
3 Bed
From$1,386
To$2,255
โ†‘ $869
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.

$6,771
Monthly in Magna metro township, UT
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$796
Difference

Home Values

Magna metro township
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $150
Per year
Monthly Difference
$12.50
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.1%
Rate difference

Magna metro township, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah 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

Magna metro township, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Magna metro township
Raleigh
44 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
62.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
96 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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