What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi should increase to $59,989 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.

OCEAN SPRINGS vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 20.0% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $59,989 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Asheville
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs, MS vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Ocean Springs, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

8.2% lower

Health

20.5% higher

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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