Fairfax, Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 28.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $131,947 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Asheville
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Fairfax, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower