Black Mountain, North Carolina vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Maryland is 8.5% more expensive than Black Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,230 in La Plata, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Plata, Maryland is more expensive than Black Mountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in La Plata
than in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, NC vs. La Plata, MD
Compared to Black Mountain, La Plata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher