Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 33.0% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $59,830 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Asheville
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Kingsport, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher