What is a pro or con of living in Waynesville, North Carolinacompared to Dobson, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Waynesville.

What salary do I need to live in Waynesville, North Carolina copmared to Dobson, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Dobson, North Carolina should increase to $61,854 in Waynesville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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DOBSON vs. WAYNESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Dobson, North Carolina vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waynesville, North Carolina is 23.7% more expensive than Dobson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,854 in Waynesville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dobson, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waynesville, North Carolina is more expensive than Dobson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Waynesville
than in Dobson, North Carolina

Dobson, NC vs. Waynesville, NC

Compared to Dobson, Waynesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

19.5% higher

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

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Dobson, North Carolina vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

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