Dike, Iowa vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waynesville, North Carolina is 12.6% more expensive than Dike, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,472 in Waynesville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dike, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waynesville, North Carolina is more expensive than Dike, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Waynesville
than in Dike, Iowa
Dike, IA vs. Waynesville, NC
Compared to Dike, Waynesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% higher
      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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower