Boone, North Carolina vs. Scottsboro, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsboro, Alabama is 20.4% cheaper than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,794 in Scottsboro, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsboro, Alabama is cheaper than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Scottsboro
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Scottsboro, AL
Compared to Boone, Scottsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower