What is a pro or con of living in Highlands, North Carolinacompared to Apple Valley, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in Highlands.

What salary do I need to live in Highlands, North Carolina copmared to Apple Valley, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Apple Valley, Minnesota should increase to $60,491 in Highlands, 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.

APPLE VALLEY vs. HIGHLANDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 21.0% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,491 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Highlands
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Apple Valley, MN vs. Highlands, NC

Compared to Apple Valley, Highlands is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

35.2% lower

Health

63.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Apple Valley, MN vs. Highlands, NC

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