What is a pro or con of living in Banner Elk, North Carolinacompared to Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

Childcare is 37% cheaper in Banner Elk.

What salary do I need to live in Banner Elk, North Carolina copmared to Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Beech Mountain, North Carolina could decrease to $49,012 in Banner Elk, 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.

BEECH MOUNTAIN vs. BANNER ELK
Cost of Living Comparison

Beech Mountain, North Carolina vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 2.0% cheaper than Beech Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,012 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is cheaper than Beech Mountain, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
37% cheaper in Banner Elk
than in Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Beech Mountain, NC vs. Banner Elk, NC

Compared to Beech Mountain, Banner Elk is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

24.0% lower

Health

1.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Beech Mountain, North Carolina vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beech Mountain, NC vs. Banner Elk, NC

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