Asheville, North Carolina vs. Madison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 52.6% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $100,717 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Madison
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Madison, NJ
Compared to Asheville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher