What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 70% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Martinsburg, West Virginia should increase to $58,919 in Asheville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARTINSBURG vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 17.8% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,919 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Asheville
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg, WV vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Martinsburg, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% higher

Commute

3.0% lower

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Martinsburg, WV vs. Asheville, NC

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