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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Springfield, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $897/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 Dayton-Kettering, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 12.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$897
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.8K
Per year

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

Springfield, OH

Population:58K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$185K

Raleigh, NC

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

Springfield, OH

The Buckeye State

58K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 58K 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: Springfield, OH vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 38.8%
Springfield, OH
$1,779
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$690
more
📦Other
↑ 13.9%
Springfield, OH
$1,499
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$209
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 19.9%
Springfield, OH
$456
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$90.71
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 2.4%
Springfield, OH
$1,315
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$31.00
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 0.9%
Springfield, OH
$951
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$8.26
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 0.9%
Springfield, OH
$596
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$5.24
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Springfield, OH: Springfield Municipal Income Tax$3,000/yr (2.0%)

Raleigh, NC has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$646
To$1,570
↑ $924
1 Bed
From$720
To$1,640
↑ $920
2 Bed
From$941
To$1,800
↑ $859
3 Bed
From$1,154
To$2,255
↑ $1,101
Springfield, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $820–$930/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.

$6,595
Monthly in Springfield, OH
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$972
Difference

Home Values

Springfield
Raleigh
$185K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +3.9%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +51.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$113K - $297K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 176% more expensive than Springfield

Calculate payment - SpringfieldCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.7K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$225
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.8%
Rate difference

Springfield, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Springfield, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Springfield
Raleigh
53 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
41.3%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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