Anchorage, Alaska vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 8.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,228 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Asheville
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Anchorage, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower