What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Buckhannon, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 221% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Buckhannon, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Buckhannon, West Virginia should increase to $67,325 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.

BUCKHANNON vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Buckhannon, West Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 34.6% more expensive than Buckhannon, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,325 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Asheville
than in Buckhannon, West Virginia

Buckhannon, WV vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Buckhannon, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

145.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% higher

Commute

0.4% higher

Health

8.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Buckhannon, West Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Buckhannon, WV vs. Asheville, NC

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