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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Olive Branch, MS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.6K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,465
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.6K
Per year

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

Olive Branch, MS

Population:47K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$327K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$512K

Olive Branch, MS

The Magnolia State

47K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Mississippi, this city has a population of 47K 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: Olive Branch, MS vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 57.6%
Olive Branch, MS
$1,567
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$902
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📦Other
↑ 8.1%
Olive Branch, MS
$1,580
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$128
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🚗Transportation
↑ 9.5%
Olive Branch, MS
$1,173
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$111
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 17.5%
Olive Branch, MS
$512
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$89.43
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🛒Groceries
↑ 5.1%
Olive Branch, MS
$912
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$46.88
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 6.1%
Olive Branch, MS
$515
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$31.57
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,131
To$1,570
↑ $439
1 Bed
From$1,227
To$1,640
↑ $413
2 Bed
From$1,355
To$1,800
↑ $445
3 Bed
From$1,788
To$2,255
↑ $467
Olive Branch, MSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,530–$1,530/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.

$6,258
Monthly in Olive Branch, MS
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,309
Difference

Home Values

Olive Branch
Raleigh
$327K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +0.1%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +25.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$327K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 57% more expensive than Olive Branch

Calculate payment - Olive BranchCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $225
Per year
Monthly Difference
$18.75
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Olive Branch, MS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Mississippi State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,803/month
$105.6K

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

Olive Branch, MS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Olive Branch
Raleigh
55 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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