Atlanta, Georgia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 3.4% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $96,618 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Asheville
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Atlanta, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher