Elgin, Illinois vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 15.4% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $375,027 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Asheville
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Elgin, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower