Machias, Maine vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 40.6% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $70,279 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Asheville
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Machias, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher