Cary, Illinois vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 1.1% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,526 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Asheville
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Cary, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower