Columbus, North Carolina vs. Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 7.6% cheaper than Columbus, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,200 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherfordton, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbus, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Rutherfordton
than in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, NC vs. Rutherfordton, NC
Compared to Columbus, Rutherfordton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower