Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 16.3% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $83,690 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Asheville
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Alpharetta, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher