Ellijay, Georgia vs. Lake Lure, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Lure, North Carolina is 4.5% more expensive than Ellijay, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $52,270 in Lake Lure, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellijay, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Lure, North Carolina is more expensive than Ellijay, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lake Lure
than in Ellijay, Georgia
Ellijay, GA vs. Lake Lure, NC
Compared to Ellijay, Lake Lure is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower