Cost of Living Calculator - Black Mountain, North Carolina vs Forest, Virginia


The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 8.8% cheaper than Black Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,580 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is cheaper than Black Mountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Forest
than in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, NC vs Forest, VA
Compared to Black Mountain, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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