Asheville, North Carolina vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 8.8% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,601 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Alabaster
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Asheville, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher