What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Auburn, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Auburn, Maine?

A salary of $50,000 in Auburn, Maine should increase to $59,315 in Asheville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AUBURN vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Auburn, Maine vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 18.6% more expensive than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,315 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Auburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Asheville
than in Auburn, Maine

Auburn, ME vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Auburn, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

83.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% lower

Commute

6.7% higher

Health

27.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Auburn, Maine vs. Asheville, North Carolina

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