Memphis, Tennessee vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $75,200 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Banner Elk
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Banner Elk, NC
Compared to Memphis, Banner Elk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher