Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 36.5% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,927 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Nome
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherfordton, NC vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Rutherfordton, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  96.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  79.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher