Smithtown, New York vs. Waxhaw, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waxhaw, North Carolina is 14.6% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,699 in Waxhaw, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waxhaw, North Carolina is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Waxhaw
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Waxhaw, NC
Compared to Smithtown, Waxhaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower