Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 4.5% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $23,871 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Asheville
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Ann Arbor, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  51.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher