What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $219,963 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $275,149 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.

COLUMBIA vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 25.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $275,149 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Asheville
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Columbia, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

8.4% higher

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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