Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 21.2% cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,399 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Waynesville, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower