Seattle, Washington vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 37.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,992 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Asheville
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Seattle, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower