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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Maryville, TN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Atlanta, GA area

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You'd spend $869/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.4K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Knoxville, TN area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 11.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$869
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.4K
Per year

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

Maryville, TN

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$388K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:112
Median Home:$512K

Maryville, TN

The Volunteer State

32K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 32K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Tennessee has no state income tax!

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: Maryville, TN vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 27.4%
Maryville, TN
$1,937
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$532
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 8.2%
Maryville, TN
$1,579
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$129
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 8.1%
Maryville, TN
$1,187
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$96.58
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 10.4%
Maryville, TN
$869
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$90.57
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 12.8%
Maryville, TN
$533
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$67.96
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.2%
Maryville, TN
$529
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$16.95
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$788
To$1,570
โ†‘ $782
1 Bed
From$795
To$1,640
โ†‘ $845
2 Bed
From$983
To$1,800
โ†‘ $817
3 Bed
From$1,248
To$2,255
โ†‘ $1,007
Maryville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,090โ€“$1,180/mo

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.

$6,635
Monthly in Maryville, TN
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$932
Difference

Home Values

Maryville
Raleigh
$388K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +0.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +55.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$344K - $399K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 32% more expensive than Maryville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Maryville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee 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

Maryville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

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

Maryville
Raleigh
50 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
50.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
96 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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