Jefferson City, Tennessee vs. Benson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benson, North Carolina is 6.7% more expensive than Jefferson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,337 in Benson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benson, North Carolina is more expensive than Jefferson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Benson
than in Jefferson City, Tennessee
Jefferson City, TN vs. Benson, NC
Compared to Jefferson City, Benson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher