Ashland, Oregon vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 17.9% cheaper than Ashland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,026 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is cheaper than Ashland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Banner Elk
than in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, OR vs. Banner Elk, NC
Compared to Ashland, Banner Elk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower