Durham, North Carolina vs. Mountain City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain City, Tennessee is 24.9% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,538 in Mountain City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain City, Tennessee is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Mountain City
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Mountain City, TN
Compared to Durham, Mountain City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower