Elkins, West Virginia vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina is 14.5% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,471 in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greensboro, North Carolina is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Greensboro
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Greensboro, NC
Compared to Elkins, Greensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher