Puyallup, Washington vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,424 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Asheville
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Puyallup, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower