What is a pro or con of living in Fayetteville, North Carolinacompared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Fayetteville.

What salary do I need to live in Fayetteville, North Carolina copmared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $54,000 in Altoona, Pennsylvania should increase to $59,198 in Fayetteville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 9.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,198 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona, PA vs. Fayetteville, NC

Compared to Altoona, Fayetteville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

6.4% lower

Health

30.3% higher

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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