Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 14.4% cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $128,381 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Asheville
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Amherst, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  48.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower