Bedford, Pennsylvania vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Bedford, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,957 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
29% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Bedford, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower