What is a pro or con of living in West Jefferson, North Carolinacompared to Elm City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in West Jefferson.

What salary do I need to live in West Jefferson, North Carolina copmared to Elm City, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Elm City, North Carolina should increase to $54,494 in West Jefferson, 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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ELM CITY vs. WEST JEFFERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Elm City, North Carolina vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Jefferson, North Carolina is 9.0% more expensive than Elm City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,494 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elm City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Jefferson, North Carolina is more expensive than Elm City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in West Jefferson
than in Elm City, North Carolina

Elm City, NC vs. West Jefferson, NC

Compared to Elm City, West Jefferson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% lower

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

5.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

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Elm City, North Carolina vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

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