Rancho Mirage, California vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 13.5% cheaper than Rancho Mirage, California.

You would need a salary of $259,635 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Mirage, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is cheaper than Rancho Mirage, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Highlands
than in Rancho Mirage, California
Rancho Mirage, CA vs. Highlands, NC
Compared to Rancho Mirage, Highlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower