Waterloo, Iowa vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 46.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,403 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Asheville
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Waterloo, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher