Manhattan, New York vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Jefferson, North Carolina is 61.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $19,444 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Jefferson, North Carolina is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in West Jefferson
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. West Jefferson, NC
Compared to Manhattan, West Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% lower
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.2% lower