Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 10.3% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,167 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Asheville
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Bethlehem, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher