What is a pro or con of living in Banner Elk, North Carolinacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 190% more expensive in Banner Elk.

What salary do I need to live in Banner Elk, North Carolina copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $122,621 in Banner Elk, 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.

CHARLESTON vs. BANNER ELK
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 22.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $122,621 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Banner Elk
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Banner Elk, NC

Compared to Charleston, Banner Elk 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

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

142.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

18.6% lower

Health

9.4% lower

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Banner Elk, NC

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