Raton, New Mexico vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waynesville, North Carolina is 38.6% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,280 in Waynesville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waynesville, North Carolina is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Waynesville
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Waynesville, NC
Compared to Raton, Waynesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher