What is a pro or con of living in Waynesville, North Carolinacompared to Berea, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in Waynesville.

What salary do I need to live in Waynesville, North Carolina copmared to Berea, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Berea, Kentucky should increase to $61,312 in Waynesville, 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.

BEREA vs. WAYNESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Berea, Kentucky vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waynesville, North Carolina is 22.6% more expensive than Berea, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $61,312 in Waynesville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Berea, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waynesville, North Carolina is more expensive than Berea, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Waynesville
than in Berea, Kentucky

Berea, KY vs. Waynesville, NC

Compared to Berea, Waynesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

19.8% higher

Health

17.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Berea, Kentucky vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Berea, KY vs. Waynesville, NC

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