Oriental, North Carolina vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 22.6% cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,047 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Oriental, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Paducah
than in Oriental, North Carolina
Oriental, NC vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Oriental, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower