Lexington, North Carolina vs. Mountain City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain City, Tennessee is 11.4% cheaper than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,310 in Mountain City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain City, Tennessee is cheaper than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Mountain City
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Mountain City, TN
Compared to Lexington, Mountain City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower