Star, Idaho vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 23.6% cheaper than Star, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $38,189 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Star, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Star, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Boone
than in Star, Idaho
Star, ID vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Star, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower