Alton, Illinois vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 44.2% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,101 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
438% more expensive in Asheville
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Alton, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher