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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Pooler, GA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL area

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.2K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 14.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,100
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.2K
Per year

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

Pooler, GA

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$343K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$512K

Pooler, GA

The Peach State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 30K 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: Pooler, GA vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 38.0%
Pooler, GA
$1,789
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$680
more
📦Other
↑ 16.8%
Pooler, GA
$1,461
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$246
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.1%
Pooler, GA
$1,156
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$129
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 11.1%
Pooler, GA
$541
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$60.25
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.8%
Pooler, GA
$967
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$7.61
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 0.4%
Pooler, GA
$544
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$2.15
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,308
To$1,570
↑ $262
1 Bed
From$1,377
To$1,640
↑ $263
2 Bed
From$1,507
To$1,800
↑ $293
3 Bed
From$2,004
To$2,255
↑ $251
Pooler, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,800–$1,800/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.

$6,458
Monthly in Pooler, GA
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,109
Difference

Home Values

Pooler
Raleigh
$343K
Median Value
$512K
↓ -3.9%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +42.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$343K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 49% more expensive than Pooler

Calculate payment - PoolerCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$111
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.9%
Rate difference

Pooler, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

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

Pooler, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
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

Pooler
Raleigh
50 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
51.9%
Good Air Days
61.7%
97 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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