Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Statesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Statesville, North Carolina is 19.5% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $203,132 in Statesville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Statesville, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Statesville
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Statesville, NC
Compared to Fort Payne, Statesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher