Iowa City, Iowa vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 21.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,365 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Asheville
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Iowa City, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower