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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 New Iberia, LA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Baton Rouge, LA area

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You'd spend $896/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.8K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 12.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$896
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.8K
Per year

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

New Iberia, LA

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$108K

Raleigh, NC

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

New Iberia, LA

The Pelican State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Louisiana, this city has a population of 27K 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: New Iberia, LA vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 35.2%
New Iberia, LA
$1,826
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$643
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 30.8%
New Iberia, LA
$459
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$142
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.5%
New Iberia, LA
$1,184
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$100
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 15.1%
New Iberia, LA
$475
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$71.89
more
📦Other
↑ 2.0%
New Iberia, LA
$1,674
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$33.93
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.4%
New Iberia, LA
$946
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$13.49
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$542
To$1,570
↑ $1,028
1 Bed
From$680
To$1,640
↑ $960
2 Bed
From$769
To$1,800
↑ $1,031
3 Bed
From$963
To$2,255
↑ $1,292
New Iberia, LAZIP-level data

1BR range: $840–$840/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.

$6,563
Monthly in New Iberia, LA
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,004
Difference

Home Values

New Iberia
Raleigh
$108K
Median Value
$512K
↓ -9.8%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↓ -20.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$108K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 373% more expensive than New Iberia

Calculate payment - New IberiaCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $625
Per year
Monthly Difference
$52.08
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.4%
Rate difference

New Iberia, LA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Louisiana State Tax
Effective: 5.2%
$7.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.8%
$44.8K
Take-Home Pay
$8,770/month
$105.2K

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

New Iberia, LA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.6%
Property Tax:0.5%

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

New Iberia
Raleigh
51 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
48.9%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌀🌡
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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