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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Thomasville, NC โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.0K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 14.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,086
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.0K
Per year

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

Thomasville, NC

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$230K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:114
Median Home:$512K

Thomasville, NC

The Tar Heel State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 27K residents.

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: Thomasville, NC vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 35.2%
Thomasville, NC
$1,826
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$643
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 14.0%
Thomasville, NC
$1,498
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$209
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 12.2%
Thomasville, NC
$1,144
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$140
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 7.9%
Thomasville, NC
$507
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$39.92
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 2.5%
Thomasville, NC
$936
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$23.28
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 2.5%
Thomasville, NC
$586
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$14.58
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๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$696
To$1,570
โ†‘ $874
1 Bed
From$753
To$1,640
โ†‘ $887
2 Bed
From$817
To$1,800
โ†‘ $983
3 Bed
From$1,117
To$2,255
โ†‘ $1,138
Thomasville, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $930โ€“$930/mo

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.

$6,497
Monthly in Thomasville, NC
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,070
Difference

Home Values

Thomasville
Raleigh
$230K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +1.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +41.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$230K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 123% more expensive than Thomasville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Thomasville, 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

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

Thomasville, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Thomasville
Raleigh
47 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
57.4%
Good Air Days
61.7%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

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