Athens, Ohio vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 33.1% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $66,562 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Asheville
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Athens, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher