Urbandale, Iowa vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 15.9% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,950 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Asheville
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Urbandale, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher