Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 28.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,061 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Asheville
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Alexandria, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower