Cookeville, Tennessee vs. Matthews, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matthews, North Carolina is 22.1% more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $91,553 in Matthews, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Matthews, North Carolina is more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Matthews
than in Cookeville, Tennessee
Cookeville, TN vs. Matthews, NC
Compared to Cookeville, Matthews is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher