Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 29.7% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,840 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Boone
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Altoona, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower