Dobson, North Carolina vs. Ghent, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ghent, Kentucky is 11.3% cheaper than Dobson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,325 in Ghent, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Dobson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ghent, Kentucky is cheaper than Dobson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Ghent
than in Dobson, North Carolina
Dobson, NC vs. Ghent, KY
Compared to Dobson, Ghent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher