What is a pro or con of living in Barstow, Californiacompared to Lillington, North Carolina?

Childcare is 50% more expensive in Barstow.

What salary do I need to live in Barstow, California copmared to Lillington, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Lillington, North Carolina should increase to $52,755 in Barstow, California (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.

LILLINGTON vs. BARSTOW
Cost of Living Comparison

Lillington, North Carolina vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 5.5% more expensive than Lillington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,755 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lillington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Lillington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
50% more expensive in Barstow
than in Lillington, North Carolina

Lillington, NC vs. Barstow, CA

Compared to Lillington, Barstow is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.2% higher

Commute

34.3% higher

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Lillington, North Carolina vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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