Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 11.6% more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,810 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Sonora
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Waynesville, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher