Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Locust, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Locust, North Carolina is 1.8% cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,083 in Locust, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Locust, North Carolina is cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Locust
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Locust, NC
Compared to Waynesville, Locust is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower