Boone, Iowa vs. Spring Lake, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spring Lake, North Carolina is 9.2% more expensive than Boone, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,624 in Spring Lake, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring Lake, North Carolina is more expensive than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Spring Lake
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs. Spring Lake, NC
Compared to Boone, Spring Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher