Columbus, North Carolina vs. Sparta, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparta, Tennessee is 12.9% cheaper than Columbus, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,540 in Sparta, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbus, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Sparta
than in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, NC vs. Sparta, TN
Compared to Columbus, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower