What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Port Royal, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Port Royal, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Royal, South Carolina should increase to $60,469 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.

PORT ROYAL vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Royal, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 20.9% more expensive than Port Royal, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,469 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Royal, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Asheville
than in Port Royal, South Carolina

Port Royal, SC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Port Royal, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

56.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

25.1% higher

Health

17.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Royal, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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