Valdese, North Carolina vs. Buford, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buford, Georgia is 23.6% more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,803 in Buford, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdese, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buford, Georgia is more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Buford
than in Valdese, North Carolina
Valdese, NC vs. Buford, GA
Compared to Valdese, Buford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher