Waxhaw, North Carolina vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 19.3% more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,512 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw, NC vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Waxhaw, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher