What is a pro or con of living in Black Mountain, North Carolinacompared to Valdese, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 127% more expensive in Black Mountain.

What salary do I need to live in Black Mountain, North Carolina copmared to Valdese, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Valdese, North Carolina should increase to $62,396 in Black Mountain, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALDESE vs. BLACK MOUNTAIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Valdese, North Carolina vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 24.8% more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,396 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdese, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Black Mountain
than in Valdese, North Carolina

Valdese, NC vs. Black Mountain, NC

Compared to Valdese, Black Mountain is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

118.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% higher

Commute

0.7% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

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Valdese, North Carolina vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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