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

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Asheville.

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

A salary of $45,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $47,375 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 5.3% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,375 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Asheville
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to State College, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

14.0% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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