Boone, North Carolina vs. Kingsport, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingsport, Tennessee is 18.0% cheaper than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,979 in Kingsport, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingsport, Tennessee 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 Kingsport
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Kingsport, TN
Compared to Boone, Kingsport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower