Asheville, North Carolina vs. Raton, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raton, New Mexico is 33.0% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,237 in Raton, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raton, New Mexico is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Raton
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Raton, NM
Compared to Asheville, Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower