What is a pro or con of living in Morganton, North Carolinacompared to Bakersville, North Carolina?

Childcare is 15% more expensive in Morganton.

What salary do I need to live in Morganton, North Carolina copmared to Bakersville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersville, North Carolina should increase to $52,736 in Morganton, 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.

BAKERSVILLE vs. MORGANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersville, North Carolina vs. Morganton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morganton, North Carolina is 5.5% more expensive than Bakersville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,736 in Morganton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morganton, North Carolina is more expensive than Bakersville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
15% more expensive in Morganton
than in Bakersville, North Carolina

Bakersville, NC vs. Morganton, NC

Compared to Bakersville, Morganton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersville, North Carolina vs. Morganton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersville, NC vs. Morganton, NC

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