Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 41.3% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,655 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Asheville
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Altoona, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher