Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 13.7% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,475 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Asheville
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Allentown, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower