What is a pro or con of living in Highlands, North Carolinacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Childcare is 61% cheaper in Highlands.

What salary do I need to live in Highlands, North Carolina copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $90,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $76,494 in Highlands, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. HIGHLANDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 15.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $76,494 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
61% cheaper in Highlands
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Highlands, NC

Compared to Washington, Highlands is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

49.0% lower

Health

27.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Highlands, NC

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