Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Northwest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northwest, North Carolina is 25.7% cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $28,987 in Northwest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northwest, North Carolina is cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Northwest
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Downingtown, PA vs. Northwest, NC
Compared to Downingtown, Northwest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower