What is a pro or con of living in Morganton, North Carolinacompared to Pikeville, Kentucky?

Health is 33% more expensive in Morganton.

What salary do I need to live in Morganton, North Carolina copmared to Pikeville, Kentucky?

A salary of $30,000 in Pikeville, Kentucky should increase to $30,874 in Morganton, 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.

PIKEVILLE vs. MORGANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Pikeville, Kentucky vs. Morganton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morganton, North Carolina is 2.9% more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $30,874 in Morganton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morganton, North Carolina is more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
33% more expensive in Morganton
than in Pikeville, Kentucky

Pikeville, KY vs. Morganton, NC

Compared to Pikeville, Morganton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

6.0% higher

Health

34.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

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Pikeville, Kentucky vs. Morganton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pikeville, KY vs. Morganton, NC

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