Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Cookeville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cookeville, Tennessee is 3.3% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,961 in Cookeville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cookeville, Tennessee is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Cookeville
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherfordton, NC vs. Cookeville, TN
Compared to Rutherfordton, Cookeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher