Mountain City, Tennessee vs. Marion, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, North Carolina is 8.3% more expensive than Mountain City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,167 in Marion, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, North Carolina is more expensive than Mountain City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Marion
than in Mountain City, Tennessee
Mountain City, TN vs. Marion, NC
Compared to Mountain City, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower