What is a pro or con of living in Carrboro, North Carolinacompared to Atlanta, Georgia?

Transportation is 29% cheaper in Carrboro.

What salary do I need to live in Carrboro, North Carolina copmared to Atlanta, Georgia?

A salary of $50,000 in Atlanta, Georgia could decrease to $47,761 in Carrboro, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATLANTA vs. CARRBORO
Cost of Living Comparison

Atlanta, Georgia vs. Carrboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carrboro, North Carolina is 4.5% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $47,761 in Carrboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carrboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
29% cheaper in Carrboro
than in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA vs. Carrboro, NC

Compared to Atlanta, Carrboro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

29.3% lower

Health

3.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Atlanta, Georgia vs. Carrboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Atlanta, GA vs. Carrboro, NC

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