Athens, West Virginia vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 30.4% more expensive than Athens, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,188 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Boone
than in Athens, West Virginia
Athens, WV vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Athens, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher