Highlands, North Carolina vs. Dahlonega, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dahlonega, Georgia is 32.8% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,594 in Dahlonega, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dahlonega, Georgia is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Dahlonega
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. Dahlonega, GA
Compared to Highlands, Dahlonega is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower