Elkin, North Carolina vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 184.9% more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,471 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
505% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Elkin, North Carolina
Elkin, NC vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Elkin, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.9% 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
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,035.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% higher
  Commute
  136.4% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  59.3% higher