Boone, North Carolina vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 18.1% cheaper than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,928 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Athens
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Boone, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower