Banner Elk, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Kentucky is 29.8% cheaper than Banner Elk, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,081 in Columbia, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Kentucky is cheaper than Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Columbia
than in Banner Elk, North Carolina
Banner Elk, NC vs. Columbia, KY
Compared to Banner Elk, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower