What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $125,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $143,770 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 15.0% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $143,770 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Asheville
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Pittsburgh, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

100.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.5% lower

Commute

21.5% lower

Health

38.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

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