Elon, North Carolina vs. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is 9.7% more expensive than Elon, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,848 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elon, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Elon, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Jim Thorpe
than in Elon, North Carolina
Elon, NC vs. Jim Thorpe, PA
Compared to Elon, Jim Thorpe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher