Fountain, North Carolina vs. Oswego, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oswego, New York is 1.4% more expensive than Fountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,723 in Oswego, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, New York is more expensive than Fountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Oswego
than in Fountain, North Carolina
Fountain, NC vs. Oswego, NY
Compared to Fountain, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower