What is a pro or con of living in Tarpon Springs, Floridacompared to Banner Elk, North Carolina?

Childcare is 50% more expensive in Tarpon Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Tarpon Springs, Florida copmared to Banner Elk, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Banner Elk, North Carolina should increase to $52,419 in Tarpon Springs, Florida (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.

BANNER ELK vs. TARPON SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Banner Elk, North Carolina vs. Tarpon Springs, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tarpon Springs, Florida is 4.8% more expensive than Banner Elk, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,419 in Tarpon Springs, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tarpon Springs, Florida is more expensive than Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
50% more expensive in Tarpon Springs
than in Banner Elk, North Carolina

Banner Elk, NC vs. Tarpon Springs, FL

Compared to Banner Elk, Tarpon Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

42.5% higher

Health

15.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.0% higher

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Banner Elk, North Carolina vs. Tarpon Springs, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Banner Elk, NC vs. Tarpon Springs, FL

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