Topeka, Kansas vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 34.1% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,655 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Asheville
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Topeka, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% higher
      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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher