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Cost & Benefits

Mountain City vs West Jefferson

Simple answer

You'd likely save $32 a month in West Jefferson.

Typical rent is $516 in Mountain City and $484 in West Jefferson. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Mountain City

Tennessee

Typical rent
$516
Typical pay
$38,818 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$995
Price index
91.9 (state)

West Jefferson

North Carolina

Typical rent
$484
Typical pay
$46,827 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,012
Price index
94.3 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.