What is a pro or con of living in Black Mountain, North Carolinacompared to Marion, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 103% more expensive in Black Mountain.

What salary do I need to live in Black Mountain, North Carolina copmared to Marion, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Marion, North Carolina should increase to $66,330 in Black Mountain, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARION vs. BLACK MOUNTAIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Marion, North Carolina vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 32.7% more expensive than Marion, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,330 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is more expensive than Marion, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Black Mountain
than in Marion, North Carolina

Marion, NC vs. Black Mountain, NC

Compared to Marion, Black Mountain is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

19.2% higher

Health

0.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Marion, North Carolina vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marion, NC vs. Black Mountain, NC

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