West Jefferson, North Carolina vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 13.1% cheaper than West Jefferson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,438 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Jefferson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Jefferson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Altoona
than in West Jefferson, North Carolina
West Jefferson, NC vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to West Jefferson, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher