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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.1K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Oklahoma City, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,339
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.1K
Per year

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

Midwest City, OK

Population:58K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$177K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$512K

Midwest City, OK

The Sooner State

58K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 58K 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: Midwest City, OK vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 50.8%
Midwest City, OK
$1,637
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$831
more
📦Other
↑ 13.5%
Midwest City, OK
$1,505
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$203
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🛒Groceries
↑ 9.7%
Midwest City, OK
$875
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$84.54
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🚗Transportation
↑ 6.8%
Midwest City, OK
$1,202
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$82.16
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 12.1%
Midwest City, OK
$536
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$64.64
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 8.2%
Midwest City, OK
$505
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$41.51
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$756
To$1,570
↑ $814
1 Bed
From$824
To$1,640
↑ $816
2 Bed
From$1,005
To$1,800
↑ $795
3 Bed
From$1,355
To$2,255
↑ $900
Midwest City, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $960–$1,090/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.

$6,260
Monthly in Midwest City, OK
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,307
Difference

Home Values

Midwest City
Raleigh
$177K
Median Value
$512K
↓ -0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +34.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$142K - $212K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 189% more expensive than Midwest City

Calculate payment - Midwest CityCalculate 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

Midwest City, 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

Midwest City, 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

Midwest City
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

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