West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 15.0% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,518 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Asheville
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to West Chester, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower