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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Timberwood Park, TX — COL adjusted from San Antonio, TX area + state data

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.5K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 16.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,210
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.5K
Per year

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

Timberwood Park, TX

Population:35K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$215K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$512K

Timberwood Park, TX

The Lone Star State

35K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 35K 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: Timberwood Park, TX vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 42.3%
Timberwood Park, TX
$1,735
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$734
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📦Other
↑ 12.9%
Timberwood Park, TX
$1,512
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$196
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🚗Transportation
↑ 8.7%
Timberwood Park, TX
$1,181
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$103
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 19.1%
Timberwood Park, TX
$505
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$96.44
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🛒Groceries
↑ 9.6%
Timberwood Park, TX
$875
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$84.28
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 15.1%
Timberwood Park, TX
$475
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$71.61
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$585
To$1,570
↑ $985
1 Bed
From$663
To$1,640
↑ $977
2 Bed
From$819
To$1,800
↑ $981
3 Bed
From$1,131
To$2,255
↑ $1,124
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.

$6,282
Monthly in Timberwood Park, TX
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,285
Difference

Home Values

Timberwood Park
Raleigh
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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

Timberwood Park, 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

Timberwood Park, 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

Timberwood Park
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47.5%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
105 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
105 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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