Highlands, North Carolina vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 38.8% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $30,586 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Highlands, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher