Memphis, Tennessee vs. Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 9.8% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,903 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherfordton, North Carolina is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Rutherfordton
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Rutherfordton, NC
Compared to Memphis, Rutherfordton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher