Garner, North Carolina vs. Buford, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buford, Georgia is 7.3% more expensive than Garner, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,656 in Buford, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Garner, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buford, Georgia is more expensive than Garner, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Buford
than in Garner, North Carolina
Garner, NC vs. Buford, GA
Compared to Garner, Buford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher