Arab, Alabama vs. Franklin, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, North Carolina is 4.0% more expensive than Arab, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $145,600 in Franklin, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arab, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, North Carolina is more expensive than Arab, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Franklin
than in Arab, Alabama
Arab, AL vs. Franklin, NC
Compared to Arab, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher