What is a pro or con of living in West Jefferson, North Carolinacompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in West Jefferson.

What salary do I need to live in West Jefferson, North Carolina copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $52,564 in West Jefferson, 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.

JOHNSON CITY vs. WEST JEFFERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Jefferson, North Carolina is 5.1% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,564 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Jefferson, North Carolina is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in West Jefferson
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. West Jefferson, NC

Compared to Johnson City, West Jefferson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

1.9% higher

Health

28.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% lower

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnson City, TN vs. West Jefferson, NC

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