Highlands, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 17.4% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,094 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Asheville
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Highlands, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher