Highlands, North Carolina vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 39.6% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $30,195 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Highlands, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower