Albany, Georgia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 43.0% more expensive than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $37,188 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Albany, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Asheville
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Albany, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher