Boone, North Carolina vs. Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is 20.8% cheaper than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,588 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prestonsburg, Kentucky is cheaper than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Prestonsburg
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Prestonsburg, KY
Compared to Boone, Prestonsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower