What is a pro or con of living in Elizabethtown, North Carolinacompared to Independence, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Elizabethtown.

What salary do I need to live in Elizabethtown, North Carolina copmared to Independence, Kentucky?

A salary of $75,000 in Independence, Kentucky could decrease to $61,481 in Elizabethtown, 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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. ELIZABETHTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Kentucky vs. Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabethtown, North Carolina is 18.0% cheaper than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $61,481 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elizabethtown, North Carolina is cheaper than Independence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Elizabethtown
than in Independence, Kentucky

Independence, KY vs. Elizabethtown, NC

Compared to Independence, Elizabethtown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% higher

Commute

25.2% lower

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Kentucky vs. Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Independence, KY vs. Elizabethtown, NC

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