Morganton, North Carolina vs. Arab, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arab, Alabama is 2.7% cheaper than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,644 in Arab, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arab, Alabama is cheaper than Morganton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Arab
than in Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton, NC vs. Arab, AL
Compared to Morganton, Arab is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower