Monroe, North Carolina vs. Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 9.9% cheaper than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,075 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherfordton, North Carolina is cheaper than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Rutherfordton
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs. Rutherfordton, NC
Compared to Monroe, Rutherfordton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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