What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Plainfield, New Hampshire?

Health is 45% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Plainfield, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Plainfield, New Hampshire should increase to $52,535 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.

PLAINFIELD vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Plainfield, New Hampshire vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 5.1% more expensive than Plainfield, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $52,535 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Plainfield, New Hampshire
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
45% more expensive in Asheville
than in Plainfield, New Hampshire

Plainfield, NH vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Plainfield, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.4% lower

Commute

8.5% higher

Health

45.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Plainfield, New Hampshire vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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