Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 7.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,972 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Banner Elk
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Banner Elk, NC
Compared to Pittsburgh, Banner Elk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower