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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Spring, TX — COL adjusted from Houston, TX area + state data

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You'd spend $679/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $158.2K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 9.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$679
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$8.2K
Per year

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

Spring, TX

Population:63K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$245K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:109
Median Home:$512K

Spring, TX

The Lone Star State

63K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 63K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Spring, TX vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 35.9%
Spring, TX
$1,817
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$652
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 9.6%
Spring, TX
$875
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$84.38
more
📦Other
↑ 4.8%
Spring, TX
$1,629
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$78.18
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 11.4%
Spring, TX
$540
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$61.49
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 3.9%
Spring, TX
$1,336
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$51.78
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 3.0%
Spring, TX
$530
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$16.06
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$744
To$1,570
↑ $826
1 Bed
From$862
To$1,640
↑ $778
2 Bed
From$1,058
To$1,800
↑ $742
3 Bed
From$1,449
To$2,255
↑ $806
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.

$6,727
Monthly in Spring, TX
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$840
Difference

Home Values

Spring
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K
Calculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $7.1K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$594
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

Spring, 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

Spring, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Spring
Raleigh
61 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
13.7%
Good Air Days
61.7%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
96 High
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Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Spring, TX on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $164/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $164/mo

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