Mobile, Alabama vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 27.5% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,752 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Asheville
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Mobile, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher