Valdese, North Carolina vs. Cookeville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cookeville, Tennessee is 4.3% more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,135 in Cookeville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdese, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cookeville, Tennessee is more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Cookeville
than in Valdese, North Carolina
Valdese, NC vs. Cookeville, TN
Compared to Valdese, Cookeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher