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

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Waynesville.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Bowling Green, Kentucky should increase to $57,979 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.

BOWLING GREEN vs. WAYNESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waynesville, North Carolina is 16.0% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,979 in Waynesville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Waynesville
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY vs. Waynesville, NC

Compared to Bowling Green, Waynesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

12.9% higher

Health

4.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bowling Green, KY vs. Waynesville, NC

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