Lenox, Massachusetts vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 13.9% more expensive than Lenox, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $170,819 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is more expensive than Lenox, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Highlands
than in Lenox, Massachusetts
Lenox, MA vs. Highlands, NC
Compared to Lenox, Highlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower