Athens, Tennessee vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 26.6% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $63,316 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Boone
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Athens, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher