What is a pro or con of living in Black Mountain, North Carolinacompared to Pickens, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Black Mountain.

What salary do I need to live in Black Mountain, North Carolina copmared to Pickens, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pickens, South Carolina should increase to $60,880 in Black Mountain, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PICKENS vs. BLACK MOUNTAIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Pickens, South Carolina vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 21.8% more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,880 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pickens, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Black Mountain
than in Pickens, South Carolina

Pickens, SC vs. Black Mountain, NC

Compared to Pickens, Black Mountain is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

3.5% lower

Health

12.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Pickens, South Carolina vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pickens, SC vs. Black Mountain, NC

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