Highlands, North Carolina vs. Flat Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flat Rock, North Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,227 in Flat Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flat Rock, North Carolina is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Flat Rock
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. Flat Rock, NC
Compared to Highlands, Flat Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher