Asheville, North Carolina vs. Essex, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 4.7% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,365 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Essex
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Essex, VT
Compared to Asheville, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher