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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ North Richland Hills, TX โ€” COL adjusted from Fort Worth, TX area + state data

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You'd spend $610/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $157.3K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 8.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$610
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$7.3K
Per year

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

North Richland Hills, TX

Population:71K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$263K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:108
Median Home:$512K

North Richland Hills, TX

The Lone Star State

71K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 71K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas 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: North Richland Hills, TX vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 30.0%
North Richland Hills, TX
$1,899
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$569
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 4.9%
North Richland Hills, TX
$1,628
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$79.31
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 5.9%
North Richland Hills, TX
$1,213
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$71.53
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.4%
North Richland Hills, TX
$893
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$65.94
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 2.9%
North Richland Hills, TX
$531
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$15.44
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 1.9%
North Richland Hills, TX
$590
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$10.96
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$706
To$1,570
โ†‘ $864
1 Bed
From$803
To$1,640
โ†‘ $837
2 Bed
From$1,003
To$1,800
โ†‘ $797
3 Bed
From$1,365
To$2,255
โ†‘ $890
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.

$6,754
Monthly in North Richland Hills, TX
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$813
Difference

Home Values

North Richland Hills
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†“ $7.1K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$594
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

North Richland Hills, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas 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

North Richland Hills, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

North Richland Hills
Raleigh
54 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
35.5%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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

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