What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $60,500 in Asheville, North Carolina should increase to $80,304 in Alexandria, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHEVILLE vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 32.7% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,304 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Asheville, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

55.6% higher

Health

17.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Asheville, NC vs. Alexandria, VA

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